A Suffolk pub with an excellent reputation for its steaks and with the advantage of a popular shoot close by has come onto the market. The Green Man at Six Mile Bottom, three miles from Newmarket and its race track, has been run for the past nine years by Richard Clarke and his partner Jackie James.
Richard, who has also been a gamekeeper since the age of 17, is selling the pub to concentrate on the Six Mile Bottom Shoot, which he owns and which is located close to the pub. It is regarded as one of the finest partridge shoots in the country and is also home to a highly successful clay pigeon simulated game shooting venture.
Former footballer and actor Vinnie Jones is a regular visitor to the pub and the shoot. Both the pub and the shoot also attract a number of celebrities.
Finest steaks
Richard said: “My experience as a gamekeeper has allowed me to select the finest steaks for the pub during my nine years here.
“The Green Man attracts diners from miles around who enjoy our excellent selection of top-quality steaks, as well as the other food on offer.
“I am selling the pub to concentrate on the Six Mile Bottom Shoot, which is busier than ever. It is located just a five minute drive from the pub and new owners will benefit by catering for breakfasts, lunches and shoot dinners at the pub itself, which will bring in a good income.”
The pub has dining for 60 and also offers a lounge bar, three en-suite letting bedrooms and a functions/conference suite.
It is available for £495,000 freehold or £85,000 for a new free of tie lease with an option to buy the freehold with the Nottingham office of Davey Co.