This family-owned establishment has been a central hub for local patrons, particularly fans of Celtic Football Club, with the Wishaw Emerald CSC bus departing from the premises for matches.
The pub features a spacious main bar area accommodating over 70 guests, furnished with a mix of chairs, tables, benches, and barstools. Adjacent to this is a second bar area that doubles as a function suite with a capacity of 75, and a larger function area at the rear that can host over 100 guests. These spaces are frequently utilized for events, live music, and are notably busy on match days. Additionally, there’s a stone-chipped beer garden equipped with benches, for which the owners are awaiting confirmation of a full permanent license.
The property also includes a fully fitted commercial kitchen, currently unused, presenting an opportunity for new owners to introduce a food offering to complement the existing wet sales. The pub operates with kegs supplied by Heineken and Tennent’s, maintaining a consistent trade with approximately 300 barrels annually.
The current owners, who have managed The Cross Keys for over a decade and acquired the property in 2017, are seeking to retire, providing a genuine reason for sale. The business has demonstrated consistent trade, with a reported turnover of £400,000 for the year ending May 2022. This presents a promising opportunity for prospective buyers, particularly those with experience in football-led pub operations, to build upon an already successful establishment.
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