'Legendary' pub in Tipton known for pies and beer up for sale for £2m
Mad O'Rourke's Pie Factory in Tipton has been placed up for sale via agency Fleurets for £2,000,000.
The business, on the junction of the A4037 Hurst Lane and the A457 Sedgley Road West, 'oozes character and charm' according to the listing, with 'extremely healthy sales'.
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Fleurets says that the pub had a turnover of £1.73m in 2024. The pub has 10 ensuite rooms as well as its famous dining space with sawdust on the floor, 'bric-a-brac' and unique decor which will be included in the sale.
Over the years, Mad O'Rourke's Pie Factory has become known for its Cow Pie-eating challenge as well as its hearty pub fare and quirky 'saft' sense of humour.
The copyright for 'Lumphammer', as well as the name Mad O'Rourke's, are included with the sale.
The pub has been owned by Peter Towler since August 2000 when he purchased it from the now defunct brewery Ushers of Trowbridge, which the Pie Factory says 'spectacularly ruined' the pub.
Now Fleurets says Peter wishes to retire and 'pass this legendary pub on to new custodians'.
Its history as Mad O'Rourke's dates back to 1987 when the former Doughty Arms (built in 1923) was bought by The Little Pub Company.
Owners Colm and Sheena O'Rourke owned the pie factory until their retirement in 2000 when Peter, who had worked for Colm, took over.
Interested parties can contact Fleurets for more details of the sale.
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