Punch Pubs acquires The Crown in Market Drayton

Punch Pubs & Co has added to its growing portfolio with the addition of a Market Drayton pub.

The Crown, a town centre pub on Queen Street, will now be part of the group's leased and tenanted estate. It will be managed by experienced, multiple operators Ami Sanobar and Darren Paul, who will reopen the pub with its former general managers at the helm.

Andrew Cannons, head of acquisitions at Punch, comments: “We’re delighted to have expanded our portfolio with The Crown. This is a fantastic pub that is highly valued in the local community. It’s great to see Nikki and Mike make their return as general managers, and we know that the team and guests will be equally delighted. With Ami and Darren’s experienced leadership, we do not doubt that The Crown will continue to thrive for many years to come.”

A historic venue

Said to be one of the oldest pubs in the town, The Crown boasts a traditional aesthetic with its refurbished wooden interior and has a large beer garden to the rear. Three indoor areas offer spaces to dine and drink, with an additional space hosting facilities for darts and pool.

Punch's operations manager, Christian Gregory, continues: “I’m looking forward to this new beginning at The Crown and excited to be working with Nikki, Mike and the team as they transition into the Punch family. The Crown is already an excellent pub, and we know that the community takes great pride in it, so we’re looking forward to seeing its continued success with many exciting plans in the pipeline.”

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