Two well-known pubs have been purchased in an acquisition by a pub company.
The Ivy House in Sunderland is now part of Punch Pubs & Co’s expanding portfolio, alongside The Northumberland Hussar in Heaton.
Both pubs will continue to be managed by their current operators, Claire Cowie at The Ivy House and Bethanie Gardener at The Northumberland Hussar, with interim support from the Queensway Advisory team.
Jason Moran, Punch Pubs & Co operations manager, said: "The Northumberland Hussar and the Ivy House are fantastic community pubs offering a great range of food and drinks.
"The existing teams have created pubs that truly stand out locally, with strong entertainment offers that are a real hit with their communities.
"I’m looking forward to working with the teams and supporting the bright future ahead for both pubs."
Both venues are already known for their regular entertainment.
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Punch Pubs & Co plans to further invest in the sites, including the introduction of Sky Sports.
Andrew Cannons, head of acquisitions at Punch, said: "We’re thrilled to welcome two fantastic pubs into the Punch family.
"We know that both of these pubs are well-loved locally, and I do not doubt that with our industry-leading training and support, that these pubs will continue to thrive and flourish for many years to come."
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