The Lisini Pub Company has put The Croft in in Lugar Place, Croftfoot on the market. The pub, which has been in the family business since for more than 33 years, has always been a popular venue for the local and wider community in the Rutherglen area and includes a 90-cover restaurant and a large public bar.
Former Celtic player Harry Hood, Founder of Lisini, bought the premises in 1978 but didn’t get planning permission to turn it into a pub for nearly 10 years due to it originally being sited in a ‘dry district’. However, he persevered and opened The Croft as a community pub serving food, showing sport and providing entertainment in 1991.
Grant Hood, Managing Director of Lisini Pub company said, “The decision to sell The Croft has not been an easy one. The Croft has been a cherished part of the Hood family for many years and has been in sole ownership of The Hoods. Our commitment to the community and our patrons has always been at the heart of everything we do at Lisini.
He continued, “Since our inception in 1969, Lisini Pub Company has earned a reputation for exceptional service, quality hospitality, and strong community ties. The decision to sell The Croft is part of a broader strategy to streamline our operations and invest more deeply in our venues and the development and well-being of our employees.
“The sale of The Croft will allow us to focus on our remaining venues, Angels Hotel, Dalziel Park Hotel, Parkville Hotel, and The Castle Rooms, and will ensure we can continue to provide the highest standard of service and hospitality our guests have come to expect.
“We remain deeply committed to our community and our team members. Our team is the backbone of our company, and we are dedicated to providing them with the resources, training, and support they need to excel in their roles and advance their careers.
“While the sale of The Croft marks a significant change, it also opens new opportunities for Lisini Pub Company and we are committed to enhancing the experiences at our remaining venues and exploring new ways to serve our customers and community better.
“We are grateful for the support and loyalty of our patrons in Croftfoot, Rutherglen and beyond. As we move forward, we remain steadfast in our mission to deliver unparalleled hospitality experiences and maintain our strong community connections.”
The Croft is on the market through Christie & Co via Brian Sheldon at an asking price in excess of £1.35m.