Crazy Rabbit Inns has bought the Stapylton Arms in Wass, between Helmsley and Easingwold, and will give the gastro-pub a sympathetic refurbishment and better facilities.
The acquisition was supported with £416,000 funding from Fresh Thinking Capital in a move that secures the future of the historic pub. The Bedale-based Crazy Rabbit Inns now operates three pubs across the county with plans to open a fourth this year.
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