The pub and restaurant at North Road, next to the town’s Premier Inn hotel, has been listed for £450,000.
Nearly 200 Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants are facing closure across Britain as part of a wider restructuring programme that will see Whitbread focus more on its hotel business.
In Cumbria, the Barrow business is being joined by pubs in Cockermouth, Whitehaven and Carlisle.
Property agents Christie and Co say the North Road spot is buoyed by a ‘prime town centre location’ and is ‘well presented throughout’ for whoever takes it on next.
The restaurant offers 150 internal and 50 external covers, as well as on-site parking.
The listing reads: “This family-focused pub restaurant benefits from strong local trade and proximity to a Premier Inn, which supports consistent customer flow throughout the day.
“The venue delivers a strong, value-led food and drink offer alongside a popular breakfast service linked to hotel guests.
“The site benefits from good connectivity to the A590, providing links to the wider South Cumbria area.”
Announced earlier this year, the closure of 194 branches was thought to potentially affect around 3,800 jobs and followed a review of Whitbread’s ‘long-term strategy amid rising operating costs’.
At the time, chief executive Dominic Paul said the company believed an integrated food and drink model better suited Premier Inn guests.
The listing continues: “The property lies within close proximity to a range of commercial and retail occupiers, including Tesco Extra, B&M and Halfords, together with wider retail provision at Hindpool Retail Park including Next and The Range, creating an active and well-supported trading environment.
“Internally, the building is configured to provide a spacious open-plan dining area, suitable for high-volume family and casual dining, and designated bar and waiting areas.”