A Stapleford sports bar and live music venue is having a makeover thanks to a grant from the Stapleford Towns Fund. Larry’s Number One Bar, in Derby Road, is owned by landlord Lloyd Mason, who opened the bar in the former HSBC building in 2014 to bring an exciting new night time venue to the town.
Lloyd applied to the Towns Fund’s Recovery Grant Scheme for £50,000 to fund much-needed work to modernise the building and improve accessibility. The scheme aims to support town centre businesses to recover from the impact of the pandemic, and Larry’s is one of more than 70 businesses to benefit from a share of the £1m fund.
A further £20,000 is being put into the revamp, which includes new entrance doors, signage and windows, better disabled access and roofing. Inside, the heating system will be improved and the bar will be redecorated. A new kitchen, seating, toilets and lighting will be installed.
