The Boathouse is set for a huge transformation and will reopen with a former rugby league player at the helm
The Boathouse, situated on the banks of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Appley Bridge, will be upgraded into a 'top quality family-friendly local' complete with a new menu, sports area and activity programme, as well as a revamped garden. The pub will close after last orders on Sunday and will reopen in mid-November, creating more than 10 new jobs.
Decorative foliage will also bring the outside in and link the pub’s inside to its popular garden while a kitchen refit will enable food to be introduced. Dishes will be 'good quality but affordable' and will focus on pub favourites, such as burgers and fish & chips. In line with Wes’ ambition to offer “something for everyone”, a new sports area will be installed, kitted out with darts and an AV system showing Sky and TNT sports. A whole new range of events is planned, including weekend entertainment, a quiz, charity fundraisers, family fun days and bank holiday events.
Wes said: "I’ve known The Boathouse all my life and spent many happy afternoons in its garden. I’d like to get the heart and soul back into it and make it a focal point of the community that caters for all and always has something on. There’s been concern about the pub’s future in recent times, and there’s lots of excitement about the refurbishment.
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