Young's buys Tattenham Corner pub from Whitbread

Young's has acquired the Tattenham Corner site in Epsom Downs from Whitbread.

Previously operating as a Beefeater, the site will be refurbished to join Young's collection of premium pubs in the area, including the Bear in Oxshott and the Chequers at Walton on the Hill.

The 8,000 sq ft pub has 220 covers over two floors and overlooks Epsom racecourse in Surrey.

The acquisition takes Young's pub portfolio to 232 sites following the recent acquisition of the Crooked Billet in Clapton, along with four sites acquired from Marston's.

Young's chief executive Simon Dodd said: "As Young's continues to expand its presence in the home counties, Tattenham Corner offers a great opportunity for growth as an established site in an affluent area where we are yet to make our mark.

"Whilst the site undergoes an extensive refurbishment to create a premium pub and dining destination, we are working closely with Whitbread, along with Young's internal recruitment team, the Ram Agency, to offer roles to the existing team."