A POPULAR pub in Somerset will be closing today as it undergoes significant renovation works worth £376,000.
The Arrow in Yeovil shuts on January 26 for “exciting” refurbishment, before reopening as a “Grandstand” sports pub. The pub will reopen on February 18.
Marston’s said the transformation is a “significant investment” of more than £376,000.
The “much-loved” community pub will be revamped to give customers a stadium-style experience, the spokesperson said.
The revamp includes new 3m-long, 1.8m-high screens, upgraded sound and flexible tiered seating for a “great view of the action”.
It will add a revamped outdoor area with TV screens, and customers can order on Marston’s new ‘Order & Pay’ app to “ensure they never miss a minute”.
The Arrow will be decked out with local sports memorabilia and is asking people to share photos and items celebrating past and present teams and stars.
Louise Goodland, pub partner, said: “We’re so excited to show off the new and improved pub. With a calendar of sports up ahead, it will be the perfect destination to get involved in big event atmosphere and soak up the action, especially thanks to some amazing new technology, food and drink offers, and events.”
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When it reopens, the pub will show key fixtures including football, rugby, cricket, tennis, F1, darts and horse racing.
Regulation dartboards and pool tables will be back, along with new leagues and free-to-play sessions.
It has launched a new ‘match day menu’ with handheld bites such as chicken wings and nachos, plus pub favourites including fish and chips and burgers.
Community sports teams can apply for a ‘Black Card’ for exclusive offers, endless chips on team nights and rewards for celebrating wins there.
Research behind the Grandstand concept said 8.5 million people have watched sport in pubs, and 86 per cent prefer sports pubs for the atmosphere, screens, sound and time with friends and family.
Marston’s chose The Arrow for the Grandstand makeover because it backs local teams, community groups and charities, and says it will give Somerset sports fans a new home.
It has also refreshed its drinks range, with all draught beers available in two-pint cups.
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