Ever dreamed of owning a nice little pub in the country? Think again. Barney and Barb thought their country pub would give them an idyllic lifestyle where they could work and play together; the reality was a 24/7 commitment working seven days a week, 14 hours a day.
The couple purchased the leasehold on the run-down pub in Alexandra, Victoria, three years ago. They worked tirelessly to turn the place from bankrupt to the most popular pub in town.
They're pillars of the community raising thousands of dollars for charity, but their efforts have taken their toll, physically, emotionally and financially. Despite their hard work, the pub is struggling to make a profit and now they just want out