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RegisterWELL KNOWN ACCRINGTON PUB REOPENS AFTER MAJOR INVESTMENT
22/02/2024
Investments
The Whitakers Arms on Burnley Road in Accrington reopens at 12pm on Thursday 22nd February after nearly six week’s closure for a £287,0000 refurbishment by Heineken-owned Star Pubs & Bars. Vanessa Wolfenden is taking the reins as the new licensee with her husband Jamie Wolfenden a key part of the new team as well. The revamp has transformed The Whitakers Arms into a great quality family-friendly pub that caters for the whole community and has one of the best games rooms in the area along with a spacious function room and a new menu.
To celebrate the pub’s reopening, there will be live music on the evening of Saturday 24th February.
The Whitakers Arms will open from 11am to 11pm daily. New licensee Vanessa has a myriad of activities and events planned to put the pub back at the heart of the community including quiz nights, bingo, sports screenings and pool and darts teams. There will also be regular entertainment with live music booked every Saturday night through to June.
Says Vanessa: “The refurbishment has exceeded all our expectations; the pub looks fantastic. We’re over the moon and can’t wait to show everyone their new look local. There’s been lots of excitement and interest – we’ve already got bookings for meals and functions. We’ve had a warm welcome from the community. We’re very grateful for their support, it has made us feel really at home.”
Adds Chris Newsham, Star Pubs & Bars’ area manager for the North West: “The investment has created lots more reasons to visit The Whitakers Arms and will help it thrive for the long-term. We wish Vanessa all the best!”
