It might be rural Notts but the new owner of a closed down pub is going for a Mediterranean vibe. The pub in question used to be known as the Crown, then it became Indian restaurant Gurkha One and up until last year it was a gastro pub called the Dapper Spaniel.
Based it Rolleston, the pub's new name is The Vinery, inspired by a grapevine growing by the car park entrance, just off Staythorpe Road. New proprietor Andy Poxon, and his partner Maria Broadbent, who both grew up in Nottinghamshire, have moved back to the East Midlands from Suffolk.
The Mediterranean theme will both be reflected by the food and surroundings - not to mention a glass or two of vino. Andy said: "Maria is the creative one. At the moment the top decking is being painted with real Greek/Moroccan deep blue.
