The Moorgate Inn sits right at the heart of Aspull, a stable residential village with a loyal local following and the kind of regular trade that comes from being a proper community pub. It’s a familiar, friendly place where people come to catch up, watch the match and feel looked after, rather than a stop-off for passing trade. There’s also a function room that gives you a great opportunity to build extra business through parties, celebrations and local groups.

Inside, it’s an easy-going, sociable set-up that lends itself to wet-led trading, with multiple screens for live sport, plus pool, darts and board games to keep people staying longer.

The business is currently taking around £5.4k a week, with sales 100% wet, ...