Dartford’s Crossways pier in Kent reopened on August 29 after brewery and pub operator Shepherd Neame invested $1.5 million in the waterfront pub transformation.
Renovation work began in January but was suspended in March due to the closure that prevented contractors from accessing the site until July.
A new wraparound terrace and bar have been added to take advantage of the location of the cotton Lake-view pub, while its giant lawn has been completely landscaped with new plants, furniture and lighting.
In addition, the interior of the pier has been reconfigured with that of a mezzanine dining room and the renovation of its bar to create a wider and more open atmosphere.
“Surely we are inspired by the new look of the pier,” director Marc Watson said.”This investment certainly remodeled the and allowed us to make the most of our exclusive waterfront location.
“We’ve already won an incredible amount of positive feedback from consumers and we hope this renovation will inspire more people to make a stop and realize our offer.”
Jonathan Neame, Managing Director of Shepherd Neame, added: “We are incredibly proud of this project, which represents a significant investment only in the dock, but also in the region, supporting local suppliers and contractors.
“In those challenging times, our priority is for our team members and customers, while we proceed to offer original and engaging delight in different and individual advertising environments.
“We are confident that with its location, a new modern look and the provision of premium food and beverages, the pier will be a popular destination for kent consumers and beyond.”
The Inn Collection Group has added a 15th place to its set of pubs with rooms in the Northeast with the acquisition of the Churchill Inn in Ambleside, Cumbria, its fifth place in the Lake District.
The multi-million pound agreement for the 20-bedroom inn is the acquisition of Lakes Group in 2020 and its headquarters in Ambleside after Ambleside Inn.
“We are very pleased to have added an Ambleside moment to our domain,” said Sean Donkin, CEO of The Inn Collection Group.
“We look forward to unlocking the full perspective of the place and making an investment in what will be a valuable new addition to Lake District citizens and visitors here at Ambleside as we continue to increase our clientele and presence in the north of England.”
The Churchill Inn will be temporarily closed before being advertised independently until primary remodeling paintings can begin later this year.
BrewDog, a brewer and independent bar operator, has shown the opening of 4,000 square feet at Plymouth’s new recreational and entertainment complex, The Barcode.
BrewDog will enroll in Five Guys, Nando’s, Cozy Club, Zizzi and Paradise Golf on the British Land site alongside Drake Circus in the city centre.
“BrewDog is a fantastic logo that complements the place to eat and the bar of The Barcode and will provide the overall appeal of the new recreational progression for our customers,” said Alice Keown, director of restaurant leasing and leisure in British Land.
“His resolve to dedicate himself to Drake Circus amid uncertainty in the retail market and Covid-19 is an endorsement of the center.”
Suffolk pub and brewery operator Greene King has added the Riverside Inn in Cound, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire, to its ownership of more than 2,500 sites.
“We can verify that we have purchased the Riverside Inn,” a Greene King member said.
“We will adopt a complete renewal and reopen as Chief
As reported in the past through The Morning Advertiser, Greene King recorded losses of more than 270 million pounds in the 52 weeks prior to April 26, 2020 in its latest ad update.
Bricklayers Arms in Southampton reopened on 24 August following a joint 85,000 euro renovation with Chester-based bar operator Admiral Taverns.
Located near Southampton Harbour, the renovated pub has reopened for the first time since the final with a new bar and wine cellar formula, as well as a review of the site’s furniture and carpets.
“It’s a dream come true to go back to the bar of one of our favorite pubs that we know so well,” Patricia Ribton said of her return to the pub.”The pub needed to cool off, and it’s wonderful to see it come back as new.
“The feedback we won values the wait for reopening, and it’s wonderful to paint with Admiral Taverns to make our vision of the pub a reality.”
Nick Lawson, Head of Commercial Development at Admiral Taverns, added: “It is very exciting to welcome two friendly faces to this pub, which is well known in the area.
“We are convinced that the vision that we, Patricia and Steve have explained will bring great luck in the pub.
“The renovation looks amazing, I would definitely propose a lovely day.”
Aberdeen-based Fierce Beer’s brewery will open its first in England on 4 September following the acquisition of 57 Thomas Street in Manchester.
Available after the former Marble Brewery occupant is deployed off the North Ward site, visitors can expect 15 drawing lines with the greatest diversity of Fierce and special rotating gifts, plus a wide variety of canned and bottled craft beers, as well as gins, rums and others.Spirit.
“We organized a bar at the Indy Man Beer Con 2019 festival, and the reception we won in the city was so welcoming that we had to place our own position in Manchester,” Dave Grant, managing director of Fierce Beer, told Manchester Evening.News..
“It’s a particularly difficult time to open a new bar, but now is the right time for us.When an opportunity to open appear in the northern district, we may simply reject it.
Bar manager Craig Cargill added: “Many of our favorite UK cafes are in the North End, and we look forward to joining this community.
“We need as many other people as imaginable to see our beer and spirits, that’s why we’re growing.We will organize supervised tastings, offer tasting tips and communicate with as many drinkers as you can imagine.