The Cock in Broom to become a free house

The Cock in Broom is set to become a free house at the end of the month.

The pub, which is currently owned by Greene King, was earmarked for closure and possible development last year.

But since licensees, Michelle Rowell and Nick Smith, took over in February the watering hole’s fortunes have been reversed.

It has been purchased by Mike Kane, whose company, Camelot Inns, is based in Shefford.

From July 31 Michelle and Nick will continue to serve customers under the new ownership.

The Cock has been serving locals since 1829. It is known as the pub with no bar as ale is dispensed directly from a cellar in the middle of the trading rooms.

The pub is a listed building with its interior listed by National Heritage.

Customers can stop by for drinks only or good pub food sourced from local suppliers.