A family-owned pub and restaurant in Woburn has been sold to a local operator who runs another popular business in Milton Keynes.

Traditional pub and restaurant, The Birch, has been sold to a local pub operator. The pub, based in Woburn near Milton Keynes, has been successfully trading since the mid-19th century and is known for its welcoming atmosphere, high-quality food, and friendly service.

It has been sold by the family-run local pub company Country Taverns, who also run The Black Horse in Ireland, Bedfordshire.

They commented: “We are sad to see The Birch leave our portfolio but delighted it’s going to such an experienced operator with strong local ties. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved here and confident the pub will continue to thrive under new ownership.”

A much-loved pub and restaurant in Woburn has been sold to a local operator who runs another popular business in Milton Keynes Photo: Google Maps Street View

placeholder image — A much-loved pub and restaurant in Woburn has been sold to a local operator who runs another popular business in Milton Keynes Photo: Google Maps Street View

The pub has been sold to Elzan Seraj, who owns and operates The Dolphin in Stoke Hammond.

Elzan said: “I am thrilled to take on The Birch and continue the fantastic work of the Campbell family. This is a wonderful pub with a great reputation, and I’m excited to build on that and make it even more of a destination for the local community.”

Property adviser Christie & Co announced the sale of the family owned business on December 11.

Tim Widdows, Associate Director at Christie & Co, managed the sale process and said: “We’re delighted to announce the sale of The Birch, which is the second pub we have sold to Elzan in recent years. He is a great match for this pub, and we are confident that The Birch will continue to thrive under his ownership.”