Earlier this year, The Saxon Bear in Christchurch, Dorset was taken on by a new owner, Lee Price. The Saxon Bear was the sister pub to the very popular Wight Bear in neighbouring Southbourne. Following the take-over, Lee decided to rename it to The Saxon Bar and our impression seem to be that it’s been…
A new micropub has been approved for Wolverhampton’s city centre, based in Queen street. The micropub will take over an empty shop unit which sits between Nando’s and a beauty salon and will have enough room to accommodate 30 customers while also offering 25 seats upstairs for private functions or used to deal with overflow.…
Plans have been submitted to open a new micropub on a Chesterfield estate, replacing a former takeaway at Breckland Road, Walton. The proposal sparked concerns with locals, leading to a 162 signature petition opposing the new pub, over fears of anti-social behaviour and vandalism. While not all of the locals seem to be welcoming the…
Coventry is set to receive it’s first micropub after plans were recently approved by the council to convert the former diner in Shelton Square, on two conditions, the development must begin no later than three years from the approval date & must follow the submitted plan. Applicant Angelique Cherry, plans to sell real ale &…
At the beginning of the year, The Golden Smog micropub was targeted as thieves ripped the bars off a window, proceeding to steal collection boxes for the Great North Air Ambulance and the Boro Walkers Association. Golden Smog owner, John Christine said: “People have helped us to raise thousands and thousands for charities and then…
Beeston received it’s first micropub last year after the opening of Pottle of Blues in Stoney Street. This week sees the opening of a second in the area, with a former sweet shop in Chilwell Road being transformed into the latest micropub & bottleshop, set to open this Thursday at noon (19/01/2017). The pub is…
Newport is set to receive it’s first micropub after the City Council’s Planning Committee approved the application just last week. The pub is to be named ‘The Cellar Door’ & will be located in Clytha Park Road, Newport, in a former computer shop. The Cellar Door will only serve locally sourced drinks, and sticking to…
Gedling Borough Council recently approved an application to open a micro pub in Nottinghamshire village – Newstead. Applicant Lorraine Horrocks, plans to transform the current sports pavilion in Tilford Road, making a change of use from “D2 to D2/A4 micropub mixed use”, allowing to premises to be used for entertainment purposes & as a drinking…
A planning application for a new micropub called ‘Handle Bar’ has been submitted to Amber Valley Borough Council, requesting to convert a former stables & garage block in King Street, Alfreton. The Council is set to make a decision by January 18th. The application says: The Handle Bar will not be a cheap beer establishment.…
Jeff Voller & his wife, Debra, recently opened their micro pub – Beer EnGin, Knowsley’s first Micropub, selling a wide range of real ale, gin, craft beers, ciders & wine. Jeff & his wife both dreamed of working for themselves & owning their own family business, after working for the NHS for years. Fortunately, with…