IT'S not been an easy time for the hospitality industry across the country, as they come off the back of Covid regulations and now face the ever-rising cost-of-living crisis. 

It has meant that many businesses across the country have been forced to call last orders - however, some owners might choose to put their businesses up for sale for other reasons, such as retirement or family matters.

But when one business shuts up shop, another opportunity opens.

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We’ve created a list of businesses that are up for sale in and around Carlisle, as listed by the Businessesforsale website on June 16 for anyone looking to change their career, take on a new project or breathe some new life into a business. 

The Sally, Irthington, available for purchase

News and Star: Restaurant and bar in Irthington. Credit: Google MapsRestaurant and bar in Irthington. Credit: Google Maps

This restaurant and bar which also offers accommodation, located in the idyllic destination spot just outside Carlisle has an asking price of £745,000.

The business boasts ‘solid profits’ with a net turnover a year of £542,090.

Taking on the purchase would also provide two spacious bedroom owner
apartments, with 5 en-suite letting bedrooms.

To book a viewing contact Colliers International. 

Robin Hood Inn, Kirklinton, available for lease

News and Star: Convivial pub in Kirklinton. Credit: Google Maps. Convivial pub in Kirklinton. Credit: Google Maps.

The convivial pub and restaurant is available for leasing with an asking price of £35,000.

The listing, by Sidney Phillips Ltd, promotes an open plan bar, located in an idyllic village location whilst also providing three bedrooms for the owners accommodation.

Turnover and net profit are available upon request.

String of Horses Inn, Faugh, Head’s Nook, available for purchase

News and Star: Restaurant, bar and hotel in Head's Nook. Credit: Google Maps.Restaurant, bar and hotel in Head's Nook. Credit: Google Maps.

The warming hotel would offer the new owner of the country-styled inn a restaurant, a bar and eleven letting bedrooms.

The property which is being listed for sale by Fleurets has an asking price of £650,000.

Turnover and net profit are available upon request.

Bobby’s Fish and Chips, Blackwell Road, available for purchase

News and Star: Fish and chipshop on Blackwell Road. Credit: Google images.Fish and chipshop on Blackwell Road. Credit: Google images.

The fish and chips restaurant has been listed with an asking price of £79,950.

The premise which offers a 2 bed private apartment boasts an annual turnover of £300,000.

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