One of Worcestershire’s landmark pubs has been relaunched as a new hub for artisan food and drink, with a bespoke smokery as one of its main features. The transformation of The Crown in Martley is the inspiration of three entrepreneurial brothers Andy, Robin and Chris Conway who have a talent for business success. Together, they own ARCC, a successful Birmingham-based … [Read more...]
First Buff & Bear Saloons site opens in Salisbury
Ed Turner, former MD of Geronimo Inns and his wife Buffy have opened the The Old Ale & Coffee House near Salisbury Cathedral, a Star Pubs & Bars site, and are in discussions with the company about a second pub. It is the first of a portfolio of Hampshire and Wiltshire top quality pubs that the duo intends building as the Buff and Bear Saloons. The eclectic pub … [Read more...]
Hasketon lands on the Suffolk Food Map
A stylish new country pub is rapidly becoming one of the gems on the Suffolk foodie trail. Following an extensive two-year refurbishment by husband and wife team, Dominic and Jemima Withey, The Turks Head serves local and seasonal cuisine. The cosy bar, elegant dining room and expansive garden also offers a drinking experience to suit all occasions with rotating local cask … [Read more...]
Hunky Dory open first site – The Beech House in Solihull
Hunky Dory Pubs formally opened The Beech House in Solihull – the first since its formation in May of this year. Hunky Dory Pubs is owned in partnership between Enterprise Inns and Oakman Inns. Solihull is the third site to open within Oakman’s fledgling Beech House brand and is the sixteenth within its wider existing stable. The development represents a further evolution of … [Read more...]
Iconic Waterline in Newcastle reopens as Fisherman on the Quay
The Waterline on the quayside in Newcastle has reopened as a stylish bar restaurant called The Jolly Fisherman on the Quay following a £700k investment by Star Pubs & Bars and local pub restaurant operator David Whitehead. A former bonded warehouse, The Jolly Fisherman on the Quay now features a spacious contemporary bar with booth and freestanding seating on the ground … [Read more...]