davieG Posted 19 February 2015 Posted 19 February 2015 Bricklayer's Arms pub in Leicester to reopen after revampRead more: http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Bricklayer-s-Arms-pub-Leicester-reopen-revamp/story-26048219-detail/story.html#ixzz3SBxB0LCh Follow us: @Leicester_Merc on Twitter | leicestermercury on Facebook Artist's impression of how the Bricklayer's Arms in Leicester will look A pub is reopening after a two-year closure and revamp. The Bricklayer’s Arms, in Welford Road, Leicester, will reopen in March following a £167,000 investment. Dutch brewing company Heineken, which owns the pub, invested £157,000 towards the revamp and £10,000 was spent by the new lessee, the Venture Pub Company. Therese Gallacher, director of Venture Pub Company, said: “We’re delighted to have taken on the lease for The Bricklayer’s Arms, which is our first pub in Leicester, and to be restoring the pub to its community. “The soon-to-be new landlord of the Bricklayer’s Arms, Paul Murphy, lives in the city so knew the pub of old. He alerted us to its potential. “The location was what grabbed our attention. It’s ideally situated near Leicester Tigers and Leicester City grounds and is just outside the centre, a convenient stopping off place for people wanting a drink, a coffee or a light meal. “The area also has a large number of students and nurses, so we’ll be putting on live music, as well as sports.” As part of the refurbishment, the pub will offer Italian coffee, traditional pub food plus snacks. It will also show live sports matches, and is aiming to attract more students, families and nurses as customers. Chris Jowsey, trading director of Star Pubs & Bars said: “We’re delighted that experienced and successful pub operator, The Venture Pub Company, has taken on the lease of The Bricklayer’s Arms and that, together, we are investing in its long-term future. “The new pub will brighten up the road. “Heineken is a passionate supporter of the great British pub and has invested in pubs like The Bricklayers, which need ongoing investment to deliver excellent quality.” Read more: http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Bricklayer-s-Arms-pub-Leicester-reopen-revamp/story-26048219-detail/story.html#ixzz3SBwl6RPr Follow us: @Leicester_Merc on Twitter | leicestermercury on Facebook
sly1 Posted 19 February 2015 Posted 19 February 2015 Looks half decent remember going in there back in the day.
Babylon Posted 19 February 2015 Posted 19 February 2015 Perfect for all the alcoholics living just down the road near the prison.
Guest Posted 19 February 2015 Posted 19 February 2015 Good news. The list of pubs near ground seemed to be dwindling over the years.
Fox 4 Life Posted 19 February 2015 Posted 19 February 2015 Another option from the local hero thank ****!
Deucalion Posted 19 February 2015 Posted 19 February 2015 Watched Euro 96 there and had a great time !!
NewquayFox Posted 19 February 2015 Posted 19 February 2015 Always a decent boozer and will be packed again on match days for City & the Tigers....
Soup Posted 19 February 2015 Posted 19 February 2015 It's always nice see pubs opening instead of closing,hope they get the punters in.
Mayofox Posted 19 February 2015 Posted 19 February 2015 The Bricky's, handy for pre-match, best of luck for the reopening.
Guest MattP Posted 19 February 2015 Posted 19 February 2015 It's always nice see pubs opening instead of closing,hope they get the punters in. Spot on.
Voll Blau Posted 19 February 2015 Posted 19 February 2015 Be sweet if it got an 11am opening. Need somewhere to do pre-Swan matchday drinking that isn't the fvcking Last Plant.
promised land Posted 19 February 2015 Posted 19 February 2015 Watched Euro 96 there and had a great time !! Worryingly the pubs I watched those games in are all long gone, Grand Hotel and Avesbury in South Wigston and the Manor in Oadby, not forgetting Busters in Loughborough. All history now. What will the next 20 years bring for pubs?
purpleronnie Posted 19 February 2015 Posted 19 February 2015 What will the next 20 years bring for pubs? They'll be flats.
davieG Posted 19 February 2015 Author Posted 19 February 2015 They'll be flats. Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrison's mini stores.
SpacedX Posted 19 February 2015 Posted 19 February 2015 Worryingly the pubs I watched those games in are all long gone, Grand Hotel and Avesbury in South Wigston and the Manor in Oadby, not forgetting Busters in Loughborough. All history now. What will the next 20 years bring for pubs?
placidcasual Posted 19 February 2015 Posted 19 February 2015 Worryingly the pubs I watched those games in are all long gone, Grand Hotel and Avesbury in South Wigston and the Manor in Oadby, not forgetting Busters in Loughborough. All history now. What will the next 20 years bring for pubs? Wait. Busters in Loughborough is closed?
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.