05/01/2026
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that we have decided to step away from The Hightown Inn and the pub will be handed over to new owners in the coming weeks.
We are incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved at The Hightown Inn, we feel we have reinvigorated the pub for the village and created a place we truly believed in. We hope that legacy continues long into the future.
We have never been willing to compromise on quality, from well-sourced ingredients to the standards we hold ourselves too and this is getting tougher in the current hospitality climate. This decision has been shaped by a combination of ongoing challenges, the recent budget, wider government policies and broken promises. All of this together has made it unsustainable to continue in the way we believe mirrors our culture at GSG.
As a result, we will be focusing our efforts on other areas of the business and from the 5th January, The Hightown Inn will close and have no affiliation with GSG Hospitality from then onwards.
Our priority throughout this process has been to ensure a smooth transition, with the pub closed for the shortest possible time, so as not to disrupt our brilliant staff or the local community while the new owners take over.
We want to thank everyone who has supported us along the way, our team, our suppliers, and the wonderful local community. We wish the incoming owners every success and good luck for the future.
Thank you for being part of the journey. 🤍
