Pub chain Marston's puts 61 boozers up for sale - see full list of at risk sites

Marston's Brewery has put 61 pubs up for sale following a review of its estate

The group, which operates over 1,400 pubs across the UK, has put 61 of its "non-core" venues on the market.

The sites are a mix of leased, tenanted, retail and managed pubs and are being marketed by the commercial real estate agency Christie & Co under the name "Project Aramis" reports the Caterer.

Judith Rafique, head of estates at Marston's, said the move would allow the pub group to focus on its "strategic objectives" and "maximise returns" across its core sites.

According to reports, the pubs are available to purchase individually, in small groups or as a whole package.

Noel Moffitt, senior director of corporate pubs and restaurants at Christie & Co, said: "The pub sector has been very resilient over the last few years and has adapted well to the challenges and despite interest in the sector there is a lack of properties on the market.

"This [Marston's] portfolio offers new entrants and existing operators a wonderful opportunity to acquire investments or operate their own businesses."

Pubs have been hit hard by rising costs which has forced them to raise prices.

Marston's upped the price of a pint between 20p and 45p last year.

The pub chain said the reason for the increase was down to "soaring energy prices" and "operating costs".

Full list of Marston Brewery sites up for sale:

1. Admirals Table, Bridgwater
2. Albert Vaults, Holyhead
3. Bax Castle, Horsham
4. Bedford Arms, Derby
5. Bellflower, Preston
6. Blacksmiths, Wakefield
7. Blenheim, Derby
8. Blue Pig, Kidderminster
9. Bluebell, Telford
10. Bradford Arms, Oswestry
11. Bridge Inn, Richmond
12. Bull & Butcher, Nottingham
13. Bush Inn, Dudbey
14. Crates & Grapes, Mansfield
15. Crooked House, Dudley
16. Cross Keys, Colwyn Bay
17. Derwent Walk, Consett
18. Duke of Wellington, Wrexham
19. Evergreen Inn, Tenby
20. Firebug, Leicester
21. Floaters Mill, Fence Houses
22. Fountain Inn, Stourbridge
23. Garibaldi Inn, Stourbridge
24. Gate Inn, Matlock
25. George Hotel, Penrith
26. Griffin, Halifax
27. Hampden Arms, Wrexham
28. Harlequin, Kettering
29. Harry Watkins, Llanelli
30. Heart of England, Northampton
31. Jacksons Wharf, Hartlepool
32. Jubilee Inn, Leicester
33. King Charles, Ross-on-Wye
34. King William, Dudley
35. Malt Shovel, Matlock
36. Marquess of Exeter, Oakham
37. Mitre Oak, Stourport-on-Trent
38. Oak Inn, Coventry
39. Oxleathers, Stafford
40. Pelican, Sailsbury
41. Plough Inn, Newark
42. Randlay Farmhouse, Telford
43. Red Lion, Burton-on-Trent
44. Red Lion, Telford
45. Ring O'Bells, Mexborough
46. Rising Sun, Huddersfield
47. Rossmere, Cleveland
48. Rutland Arms, Nottingham
49. Saddlers Arms, Cardigan
50. Spills Meadow, Dudley
51. Spital Vaults, Chester
52. Strickland Arms, Penrith
53. Tafarn Pennionyn, Caernarfon
54. Tipsy Terrace, Cleethorpes
55. Top Monkey, Mold
56. Twthill Vaults, Caernarfon
57. Victoria Hotel, Dorchester
58. Wellington, Pretson,
59. Wheatsheaf, Mansfield
60. White Lion, Wigan
61. White Swan Inn, York

Marton's has been approached for comment.