Excitement is building in Nottingham city centre with a historic pub, which has been closed for around three years, set to reopen soon. Work has been taking place at the Peacock, in Mansfield Road, both inside and out, ready for a planned relaunch in February.
New red and gold signs have gone up outside, while the old-fashioned interior has been undergoing a "major" revamp. The pub, located near Mansfield Road's junction with Shakespeare Street, closed in August 2020 due to the pandemic. The owners hope the investment will attract a mix of drinkers.
Owner Star Pubs & Bars said refurbishment was on the cards in October 2021 once a new operator was secured. However, as time progressed the building's exterior became more and more dilapidated, raising concern amongst CAMRA members and Nottingham Civic Society.
