Taking on a pub.... am I crazy??

[InspectorGidget]

I've recently been made redundant from 19 years working for a bank so considering my options.

A local pub has just become available as the previous landlord has retired after many years.

I've a viewing / meeting arranged for the week after next but if anyone has any pearls of wisdom (other than 'don't do it!'), I'm all ears.

It's a Robinsons pub and they are apparently offering a 'brand new agreement' they have just launched so I can't really base on my friends' experiences till I see what that looks like so if anyone has the inside track, it would be appreciated!!

We have a local pub that is constantly being ‘taken over’ because they can’t get the punters. It’s been decorated more times than I can remember but still has to close certain days and when they are open they shut at 8pm.

Just a little update.

I've had my initial meeting and been back for a follow-up viewing.

It's early stages and there's lots to think about but I think whilst the timing is off this is an opportunity I could come to regret.

It's a new contract they are offering and I'd be the second pub they are doing this for. And it's an 8 week 'notice period' if I want to get out so I'm not tied in.

I've a lot to think about over this weekend!