Interpub has acquired a seventh St Christopher's Inn and Belushi's bar site in London.

The operator has purchased a new lease on the former George pub, in Hammer-smith, from Punch Taverns. The deal also includes the refurbished Hammersmith Backpacker Hostel, a listed Victorian property.

Billy Couper, of Christie+

Co, said: "The George was one of 500 ex-Spirit managed houses across the UK, which Christie+Co has assigned to the lease market on behalf of Punch Taverns."

Christie+Co sold the George for an undisclosed figure after seeking a premium of £105,000. Rent will commence at £73,000 a year.