A search has begun for a new tenant for a Workington pub.
The Briery, in Stainburn, is currently being run by Debbie Burrows and her business partner Debbie Garty, both of Keswick.
It will remain open until May 6.
Debbie Burrows said they were forced to make the decision to leave due to rising overheads, including utilities and staff costs.
She said it was a shame as it was a lovely venue but did not make enough to be viable.
She said: “We’ll miss the regulars but it got to the stage where we have to step away.”
Trust Inns is now advertising for a permanent tenant to take over, it said.
It said there had already been a lot of interest in the tenancy and the pub, on Stainburn Road, had the potential to be a fantastic venue for events and become a destination for food with the right permanent operator.
The pub has been fully refurbished and also has five letting bedrooms.
The rent is £35,000 a year.
Debbie Burrows and Debbie Garty took on the management of the pub in November last year.
It remained empty until the business partners stepped in and took over the tenancy.
