St Austell Brewery, Cornwall’s leading independent family owned brewery, has bought the historic Chain Locker pub on Falmouth's Custom House Quay.
The agreement was completed last week, and on Friday the pub joined the brewery’s 25-strong managed pub business.
Adam Luck, estate director for St Austell Brewery, said: “Established in 1660, the Chain Locker is the second oldest pub in Falmouth and an iconic venue known throughout our region. We are very proud to add this unique and charming pub to our estate.
"While retaining the charm and heritage of the Chain Locker, we aim to breathe new life into the adjoining redundant buildings which were formerly the Shipwrights and Marine Restaurant to make the most of their prime waterside position. We look forward to working with the Chain Locker team to ensure the pub plays a vital part in Falmouth’s vibrant and distinctive pub scene.”
The purchase of the Chain Locker takes the total number of pubs and inns owned by St Austell Brewery to 167 across the South West, continuing its growth and investment.
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