Bar owner to transform popular Scots hotel that does ‘very good food' – and pints will cost just £3
EXCITING CHANGE Bar owner to transform popular Scots hotel that does 'very good food' – and pints will cost just £3
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A BAR owner is set to transform a popular boozer - with beer prices starting at just £3.
Stephen Tosh, who runs several pubs in Dundee, is taking over the Kinloch Arms in nearby Carnoustie.
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The popular hotel is famed for its 'very good' food including chicken dishes
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And he's promised to make big changes including a renovation of the restaurant area and function suite.
This includes cut-price drinks with Fosters priced at £3 and Amstel for £3.50.
The boozer boss told The Courier: 'We're going to do a renovation in the bar and restaurant area, and tidy up some of that.
'We want to move the pool table and make the restaurant area feel a bit more like a restaurant."
'We're going to redecorate the suite and will install draught products, giving a better offering when we rent it out.'
The much-loved hotel is famed for its "very good" food and with the renovation comes a new menu for pensioners.
Stephen added: "We're going to streamline the menu to include the favourites.
'We'll also introduce smaller portions, like small steak pies, small fish and chips, for smaller appetites.
'The demographic within the area is an older demographic, so we are looking to have deals that are focused towards them.
'We'll be launching our breakfast menu as well, which will be served seven days a week.'
Moment Brit is knocked unconscious after getting sucker-punched by Benidorm local while arguing with bouncers
Stephen has said that live sports will be shown at the pub, which was declared the first certified dementia-friendly pub in the UK in 2023.
He also hopes to host live music events at the weekend.
Elsewhere rooftop restaurant and bar is to open in Glasgow within weeks - and it comes with stunning views.
Located atop The Social Hub in Candleriggs Square, the all-day venue will serve Mexican-American inspired dishes, craft cocktails and curated wines.
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