Business · 9 August 2026

Popular Bradford micropub The Ainsbury gets new owners after five years

The Ainsbury, a well-known Bradford micropub, has been bought by Steve and Marietjie Lee after John and Nicky Higgis decided to sell. The pub earned a strong reputation under the Higgis' ownership, winning "Outer Bradford Pub of the Year" this year. The Lees, who officially took over on August 3, were the first people the previous owners approached to buy the business.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 August 2026 at 5:22

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