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A Greasby pub could be among those affected as a major operator reviews the future of parts of its estate, according to the Wirral Globe.
The Gravesberie Inn, on Greasby Road, is being considered as part of a wider restructuring programme by Greene King, which has said it is “exploring all options” for a number of its venues across the UK.
Earlier this year, the pub giant announced that around 300 pubs were potentially better suited to operate differently. Half of those faced the possibility of being sold.
The review of the Greasby pub is part of a broader review and strategy aimed at increasing long-term growth, but unfortunately, growth at the minute is difficult. With rising costs of staff through increases in the National Living Wage and alcohol duty, many pubs and pub chains are suffering. Other pubs and restaurants across the Wirral have also faced hardship, with one Turkish eatery closing just two years after opening.
The beloved Gravesberie Inn could be an unfortunate victim of the restructuring. The beloved pub opened in 1964 and was formally named the Twelfth Man. Later, the pub was renamed Goodwin's before settling on the Gravesberie name when Greene King took over in 2019.
The Greasby-based pub has glowing reviews, with over 1,000 Google reviews and a four-star rating.
However, there is hope for the pub, as Greene King has decided to keep it open for now. Greene King has stated that the strategy is to ensure their pubs are sustainable and profitable in the future.
A spokesperson for Greene King said in a statement: “In March, we announced a new pub estate strategy to set us up to deliver sustainable and profitable growth for the future."
They continued, "As part of that, we identified approximately 300 pubs that would be better served under different models, with around half of those considered for a potential sale over the medium term."
