Year: 2026
4 August 2026
New owners backed to succeed at Heartbeat’s Aidensfield Arms – with TV barmaid part of the team as deal to buy The Goathland Hotel is agreed
Barry Crux & Company is delighted to have overseen a deal which has seen the iconic Goathland Hotel – known to many as the Aidensfield Arms on the long-running television show Heartbeat – come under new ownership. A well-established family-run business which has been in same hands for 40 years, the hotel has been immediately […] Read more about “New owners backed to succeed at Heartbeat’s Aidensfield Arms – with TV barmaid part of the team as deal to buy The Goathland Hotel is agreed”
29 July 2026
From restaurants to coffee shops and ice cream parlours – how small food and drink businesses are booming thanks to York’s thriving tourist trade
Barry Crux & Company agency director Andrew Spencer says York’s thriving tourism market is driving ‘very high demand’ for food and drinks businesses – with buyers keen to take their chance to establish a presence in the city. Whilst the business has a long-established reputation for its expertise advising on the sale and purchase of […] Read more about “From restaurants to coffee shops and ice cream parlours – how small food and drink businesses are booming thanks to York’s thriving tourist trade”
9 June 2026
Advice and support helps community Co-operative take ownership of popular The Golden Ball pub in York
Barry Crux & Company were delighted to advise a community Co-operative to purchase and secure the future of a popular York pub. Golden Ball Co-operative Limited has run The Golden Ball, in Cromwell Road, under a lease with great success since 2012. However, the Grade II listed pub was last year put on the market […] Read more about “Advice and support helps community Co-operative take ownership of popular The Golden Ball pub in York”
31 March 2026
New leases of life for York’s historic city wall gateways as artist completes deal for Micklegate Bar and soap company set for Monk Bar
Barry Crux & Company are delighted to have played a key role in bringing York’s historic city wall gateways back into use – with a deal done on the lease of Micklegate Bar and another one now close to completion on Monk Bar. Dating back to Roman times, the gateways, which were previously home to […] Read more about “New leases of life for York’s historic city wall gateways as artist completes deal for Micklegate Bar and soap company set for Monk Bar”
19 February 2026
How we help hospitality business owners struggling with the emotional impact and demands of selling up
By Andrew Spencer, Agency Director When it comes to selling up in the hospitality business sector many owners struggle with the emotional impact of their decision and the demands placed upon them to see through a successful sale. Whilst there are some owners who can’t wait to get a business off their hands and move […] Read more about “How we help hospitality business owners struggling with the emotional impact and demands of selling up”
6 January 2026
New Year sees an influx of Yorkshire hospitality businesses listed for sale – and always offers great opportunities for buyers
By Andrew Spencer, Agency Director Following the hectic festive period which sees those in the hospitality industry rushed off their feet as they look to maximise income, it is typical to see many then take the decision in the New Year to do something new and place their business on the market for sale. At […] Read more about “New Year sees an influx of Yorkshire hospitality businesses listed for sale – and always offers great opportunities for buyers”
