Hydes prepares another sizeable pub project
Hydes will invest £550,000 into The Old Plough, Ashton on Mersey.
Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes is continuing with its multi-million pound investment programme across its pub estate, with its latest investment in Ashton on Mersey.
The Old Plough, a community pub based in Greater Manchester, will receive a £550,000 refurbishment over the next six weeks.
This latest investment follows the completion of the refurbishment of pub and boutique hotel The Abel Heywood, based in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, earlier this year.
Acquired by Hydes in 1911, The Old Plough will close in early June for a full interior refurbishment, including new seating, a complete redecoration throughout, structural enlargement and redesign of the bar area, fresh external signage and a revitalisation of the beer garden.
Once the work is complete, Hydes will reopen the pub on 14 July.
"The Old Plough is a popular community pub and continues an investment strategy that sees us committing to the ongoing refurbishments of all pubs in our estate," says Adam Mayers, managing director of Hydes. "This follows significant investment programmes for the previous two years, resulting in the revitalisation of multiple sites, which is key to us."
A local hub
The pub is managed by Niamh Kenny, who was recently promoted to general manager. Kenny joined as deputy manager of The Old Plough 12 months ago, but has been with Hydes for over seven years.
The investment forms part of a wider ongoing multi-million-pound programme planned for other key sites in Hydes’ portfolio over the next 12 months, including an investment at the Boat House at Parkgate on the Wirral. The investment total will run into seven figures for the year, including smaller-scale refurbishments at a number of pubs.
"Our sustained investment in the pub estate not only highlights the commitment to delivering exceptional customer experience, products and services but also underpins the integral role played by our pubs in the communities they serve," adds Mayers. "Investment in our pubs and people is top priority at Hydes and this will continue throughout the coming year, strengthening our offering and enhancing the overall experience for all our customers and guests."
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