A popular pub in Locks Heath is undergoing a huge makeover and will be ready to launch “with a bang” for the May Bank Holiday weekend.
Lock Stock and Barrel pub is being revamped
The Lock, Stock and Barrel pub, formerly managed by Hall Woodhouse, has been taken over by a new family-run team that is giving the place, in the Locks Heath shopping centre, a £150,000 revamp.
It will be completely revitalised inside and out and will even have a new name, but owners Tony and Wendy Field and their son and daughter are firmly keeping that a secret until opening day on May 3.
“The idea is that it’s going to be the pub in the hub of the community for residents to come in and enjoy themselves,” said Tony who has had years of experience in the industry and instantly decided on taking over the place when it became available.
“We’re still going to continue food, entertainment and charity events. We’re looking forward to getting open and serving the community.
“I haven’t got everything planned yet. We could have an early evening or early afternoon opening – but either way we’re going to go with a bang.
Work has begun inside the Lock Stock and Barrel pub
“I’m just really excited about it. This is the first time the pub has had anything done to it in 15 years. It’s already creating local interest with people asking what’s going on.
“We’ve completely gutted it inside. We’re decorating, putting new areas in and catering for the shoppers at lunchtime and the local clientele during the evening. It’s going to be tastefully done.”
The bar is still in the same place inside, but a new kitchen has been installed. Expect to see a lick of green paint on the outside and inside, new raised seating areas inside and the garden fenced off to make it safer because it is located next to the in-coming traffic into the shopping centre car park.
Three or four new staff members are being sought for full and part time work. Those interested should contact Tony on 07966 327109.