A well-supported County Durham pub that has experienced extensive closures and renovations during the last 18 months has officially reopened, to the delight of its regulars and its new owners.
The Avenue in High Shincliffe triumphantly reopened its doors following a £250k investment by independent pub operators Punch Pubs & Co, with Management Partners Karan and Peter Boyes now taking the helm at the popular venue.
Punch has lovingly improved the pub following a two-month restoration that saw it receive not only brand-new external signage to enhance its kerb appeal but the refurbishment of its six double, ensuite bedrooms.
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Offering all the home comforts, the pub’s rooms are also pet friendly, making The Avenue the perfect place to stay for anyone looking to escape the hustle-bustle of city life and explore all the village has to offer, according to its new owners.
Alongside changes to its rooms, the renovations have enhanced the pub’s traditional features, including the wooden bar area, and the menu featuring all the 'proper' pub classics you'd expect, including a hearty handmade chicken and ham pie, burgers, and Sunday Roasts.
Partners Karan and Peter Boyes are new to the area and have highlighted their excitement at relaunching the new-look Avenue to the local community and guests from all over the world.
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Karan said: "We’re loving being here and sharing the new-look Avenue with the locals.
“The rooms are proving extremely popular; we’ve got people visiting family and friends from all over the world and as far afield as South Africa.
“It's lovely to offer guests a home-away-from-home in a ‘proper’ pub that’s now been shown the love it deserves and can be enjoyed by so many.”
Senior operations manager, Jannine Leadbetter, added: "We're so proud to be reopening the Avenue.
“It's such a great example of a traditional pub at the heart of a community, the rooms are gorgeous and add something special to make it really stand out from the rest.
“Our Management Partners Karan and Peter are doing a fantastic job bringing the pub to life and will ensure the Avenue’s success for many years to come."
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