A CWMGORS pub has been sold and is set to reopen with new owners.

Christie & Co has completed the sale of The Queen of Hearts, a closed freehold pub in Cwmgors.

Built in 1897, The Queen of Hearts is a three-storey property which features a large ground-floor bar, restaurant and lounge area, an outdoor terrace and enclosed courtyard, and five letting rooms across the first and second floor.

Two of the first-floor rooms are currently used as guest accommodation, whilst the remaining rooms have been utilised as part of an owner’s flat.

The pub has been owned by Kevin and Mandy Lawrence since 2015, when they purchased what was then known as TJ’s Tavern, through Christie & Co.

After making the decision to retire, Kevin and Mandy returned to Christie & Co to bring the property to market, with the sales process led by Nicholas Calfe, director in the South West hospitality team.

The pub has been purchased by Sue and Dale Williams – a mother and son duo purchasing their second hospitality business.

Nicholas Calfe from Christie & Co said: "The freehold pub market in South Wales is extremely active at present, particularly for the lower end of the market and buyer demand continues to outstrip the number of businesses available for sale, making it a great time for independent operators to sell, so I urge anyone considering a sale to get in touch."

Funding for Sue and Dale’s purchase of The Queen of Hearts was secured through hospitality finance specialist, Jimmy Johns, associate director at Christie & Co's sister company, Christie Finance.