The company has taken over the running of The Dirty Bottles pub in Alnwick, Northumberland, purchasing the business from local entrepreneur Mark Jones.
The 200-year-old pub has seen significant development and renovations in the last decade s under Jones ownership, who rescued the pub from being converted into flats in 2014,
Over the years he has built upon the pub operation including acquiring and incorporating neighbouring properties, creating a venue for customers to eat, drink and stay.
Speaking to the local Northumberland Gazette, Jones said: “I am really proud to have transformed what was a derelict, unloved row of buildings into a restored and bustling hospitality venue, taking turnover from zero to circa £3,000,000.
“As well as giving locals and tourists somewhere of real quality to drink, eat and stay, we have created and sustained around 40 jobs for local people.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed owning and operating The Dirty Bottles, but my real passion is redeveloping and refurbishing buildings. I have a number of other projects in the pipeline across the county, as well as my co-owned camping and glamping business.”
Richard Smith, Estates Director at Greene King said: “The Dirty Bottles has a rich and fascinating history in Alnwick and under Mark’s ownership has significantly evolved over the past decade to combine history and heritage with a modern contemporary feel.
“We want to retain and build on everything about the pub that makes it such a success, while also helping to invest in its future.”
Greene King will operate The Dirty Bottles under the Greene King pubs brand, and the company said it would continue to seek quality acquisitions.