A Nottinghamshire pub is having a top-to-toe makeover costing £307,000 to make it brighter and smarter when it reopens. The Pear Tree will become known as The Windmill - the symbol of Keyworth which used to have a windmill until it was demolished in 1956 to make way for new houses.
The pub, in Nottingham Road, will close after trading on Sunday June 18, following the departure of the temporary tenant. Taking over will be experienced pub operator John Carroll and his son Graham, who also has hospitality experience and a degree in hotel and catering management
Owners Star Pubs & Bars said the investment will see an interior and exterior upgrade of the "tired-looking pub." More space will be created by repositioning seating and a feature back bar will be installed. There will be softer seating for casual drinking and dining, seating booths and new high and mid-level tables and stools in the sport bar.
