A Leeds pub is set to reopen after being shut for three years.
The Bankhouse, in Pudsey, has been closed since January 2020. Following a £370,000 makeover the pub will be back in business from Monday, February 13.
The investment at the Bankhouse has been carried out by Heineken-owned Star Pubs Bars and new licensee Richard Thewlis. He said: “The majority of the team come from Pudsey, which will help give the pub a great community feel.”
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The venue reopening has created 20 jobs. The makeover has seen the exterior of the stone-built pub, bringing out all its charm and installing new signage and lighting.
An overgrown outside space has become a180-seater garden with views over the countryside. Internally, original features such as the fireplace, flagstone floors and wood panels have been retained and complemented by a new décor incorporating heritage colours and leather-covered banquette seating.
Attractive pieces of old furniture from the pub’s former days have been lovingly restored – barrel-shaped bar stools, for example, have been beautifully
Reupholstered. Richard said: “I’m overwhelmed by how fantastic the Bankhouse looks – it’s better than I ever imagined. It has kept its lovely country feel but gained a few contemporary twists from finishes like the fabrics. The garden is gorgeous, too. The whole team is really excited. We can’t wait to open the doors and show people their new look’ pub.”
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When the pub opens on Monday, it will solely be serving drinks but the following week it will see a new food menu available.
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