Unique Crooked House pub on Marston's sell-off list just weeks after makeover
The unique Crooked House at Himley Road between Dudley and Himley is one of 61 pubs being sold off by the Marston's group.
The tourist attraction has only just been given a new lease of life after being given a much-needed makeover.
The building has been a focal point in the community since the 1830s, when it was the Glynne Arms. One side of the building stands at 4ft lower than the other due to 19th Century mining subsidence.
Other Dudley pubs in the sell off include The King William in Pensnett Road and The Bush Inn, Buffery Road along with The Spills Meadow in Kent Street, Upper Gornal.
The landlord of the Bush Inn, Andy Price, said he hadn't heard from Marstons, but said he thought it would be a good thing for him financially.
He said: "I have been losing a lot of money recently as the brewery have been telling me to do renovations, so a new owner might be the best thing that could happen for me.
"I've not heard anything from Marstons and it's just been business as normal for me, serving customers and waiting to hear what happens next."
In Stourbridge The Garibaldi Inn in Cross Street is on the list along with The Fountain inn at nearby Clent.
The Bluebell in Hurcott Road, Kidderminster and the Mitre Oak at Stourport area also to be sold off with Stafford pub The Oxleathers in Cape Avenue also to be disposed of.
Two Telford pubs are also on the list – The Blue Pig at Capewell Road, Trench and The Red Lion in Madeley.
The Bradford Arms at Knockin, near Oswestry, and two Wrexham pubs – The Duke of Wellington and The Hampden Arms are also featured.
Marston's is selling off the pubs after a review of its UK estate.
The Wolverhampton-based group has instructed business property adviser and pub specialist Christie & Co to market the selection of freehold pubs in England and Wales. It is known as Project Aramis
The sales would take the national pub company’s estate below 1,400 properties.
The pubs are said to be part of Marston’s non-core properties and are available to purchase individually, in small groups or as a group package.
It is thought the package will attract interest from the likes of Red Oak Taverns, the national pub operator founded by Aaron Brown and Mark Grunnell in 2011, and Valiant Pub Company.
Both companies have already acquired pubs from Marston’s over the past 12 months.
