A former Barnstaple pub is preparing to pour its first pints again after a major makeover, with karaoke booths, live sport and cocktails all planned when the venue reopens under a new name.
Amber Taverns is set to open The Strand Social in April at the former Wetherspoons site on The Strand.
The company said the pub has undergone a complete transformation as part of its investment plans. Inside, the venue has been redecorated and fitted with new toilets, new furniture and multiple large television screens for sport.
Outside, the pub will have a new signage scheme and a pavement licence.
Leading the team will be Steve Tinsley, an experienced pub operator with more than 25 years in the industry. Steve is relocating from Stafford in the Midlands, where he currently runs another Amber Taverns venue, to take charge of The Strand Social.
The pub will offer private hire karaoke booths, a full Sky and TNT Sports package, pool tables and dart boards.
Amber Taverns said the drinks range will include cocktails, gin flights and spritz deals for summer.
Mark Brooke, chief executive of Amber Taverns, said: “We’re all really excited about the opening of The Strand Social in Barnstaple.
“The team are working hard on the refurbishment, ready to open next month.
“At Amber, we’re all about offering people a fantastic environment to enjoy a great drink, served by a friendly team, which we’re sure people will get when they visit The Strand Social.”
Amber Taverns operates more than 185 venues across the UK. The company said its sites offer entertainment, a wide drinks range, and Sky and TNT Sports packages.
The group said it is also seeking to expand its portfolio and is offering a £15,000 finder’s fee to anyone who helps identify its next venue. It said it is looking for high street locations, former pubs, retail spaces, banks or restaurants with outdoor space or an area that can be converted.
The Strand Social is due to open to the public on Monday, April 20.
