Lancs pub closes for major refurbishment - everything you need to know
A Lancashire pub is set for a major refurbishment.
The Poachers, a family-friendly pub in Bamber Bridge, closed for renovations on May 19, with plans to reopen in June.
The Lostock Lane pub will receive a comprehensive makeover to its bar and function room.
Additional entertainment features will include new dart boards and extra TV screens.
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The Poachers is also upgrading its toilets for a more modern feel.
Outside, the beer garden will be revamped with new fencing, furniture, and an outdoor TV screen for live sports, offering a summer haven for sports fans.
The investment is set to breathe new life into the popular Hungry Horse pub, ensuring it continues to be a staple of the local community.
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Lancs pub closes for major refurbishment - everything you need to know
A Lancashire pub is set for a major refurbishment. The Poachers, a family-friendly pub in Bamber Bridge, closed for renovations on May 19, with plans to reopen in June. The Lostock Lane pub will receive a comprehensive makeover to its bar and function room. Additional entertainment features will include new dart boards and extra TV screens. READ MORE: What's the name of Peppa Pig's new baby sister? Mummy Pig gives birth Holidays fun returns in Blackburn with Darwen thanks to culture club All invited to Lancashire Women 'Volunteer Open Day' The Poachers is also upgrading its toilets for a more modern feel. Outside, the beer garden will be revamped with new fencing, furniture, and an outdoor TV screen for live sports, offering a summer haven for sports fans. The investment is set to breathe new life into the popular Hungry Horse pub, ensuring it continues to be a staple of the local community.
