Iconic Manchester pub Crown & Kettle is put up for sale

One of Manchester's oldest pubs has been put up for sale with a price tag of almost £1.5m.

The Crown & Kettle sits on the corner of Great Ancoats Street's junction with Oldham Road between Ancoats and the Northern Quarter and dates back to 1734.

The building was once a courthouse before becoming a pub in the early 19th century.

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The free house is currently under the management of Alex Daw who is behind arts venue Sidney & Matilda in Sheffield.

Offers in the region of £1.4m are being sought for the grade II-listed building.

The Crown & Kettle was recently recognised as one of the best pubs in the North West when it was named as a county winner in the 2023 National Pub & Bar Awards.

Its previous awards include CAMRA regional Pub of the Year 2015 and Central Manchester Pub of the Year 2019.

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The pub, which underwent an extensive refurbishment during lockdown in 2020, is occupied by Crown & Kettle Ltd, of which Mr Daw is the sole director.

The company has occupied the building for about three years and pays a rent of £102,000 a year.

Edwards & Co Surveyors, which is marketing the property, said it understands that the tenant wishes to sign a new long-term lease.