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The National
a day ago
- Business
- The National
Empty North Berwick pub set for £850K refurbishment
The County Hotel on High Street will undergo an £850,000 renovation by the Heineken-owned Star Pubs and Discovery Group, who also run The Ship Inn in North Berwick and have eight hotels and pubs across the central belt, including four in Edinburgh. The East Lothian pub was permanently closed in the summer of 2019 and will be renamed The Law following refurbishment. READ MORE: Lewis Capaldi pictured visiting popular Glasgow restaurant Discovery Group director Steven Winton, who will oversee The Law along with director Jamie MacKinnon, said: 'We're thrilled to have found another venue in North Berwick, especially one that is so prominent. 'People have been concerned about The County Hotel's future and there's lots of excitement about the plans for it. 'The town has a real sense of community and residents are very supportive. We want to bring out all The County Hotel's potential and add to the diverse range of independently run hospitality businesses and shops that help make North Berwick such a special place' Believed to have started as a post house in 1815, The Law is expected to open in early September and create around 25 new jobs. The category C listed building will have its exterior painted dark green to match other buildings in the area, as well as having a 100-seat beer garden installed. An interior makeover will see a new kitchen, toilets and fixtures installed into the old building, as well as screens to show major sporting events. A pizza oven will be added into the back section of the pub, with 11 rooms also available to let. READ MORE: See the full lists of acts who made political statements at Glastonbury 2025 The Law will be dog-friendly and bosses say ingredients for kitchen dishes will be sourced locally where possible, with dining menus set to change seasonally. Star Pubs area manager for East Lothian Jeremy Williams said: 'We're delighted to be working with Steven and Jamie to reopen The County Hotel again after so long. 'They've got a reputation for outstanding food, drink and service and, with a successful pub in the town already, they understand what residents and North Berwick's many visitors want. 'We're giving the refurbishment the works; it's a massive investment and The Law will look fantastic.'
Edinburgh Reporter
a day ago
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
East Lothian pub gets £850,000 makeover
A former seaside hotel and pub on North Berwick High Street is set to be brought back into use with an £850,000 investment after lying closed for seven years. The County Hotel will be renamed The Law by owner Star Pubs and the Discovery Group when it reopens as a dog friendly bar and restaurant with 11 bedrooms and, its owners say, one of the largest gardens in the town. A meeting of East Lothian Licensing Board last week approved changes to the premises licence to allow an outdoor garden area to be used as well as extending its hours of operation. Neighbours who had raised concerns about the impact of the noise from outdoor use as well as smoking outside the building, were given some reassurances during the meeting with conditions added to help control any issues. An artist\'s impression of how The Law will look once refurbished please credit Star Pubs One objector told the meeting that having listened to the plans for the pub and hotel first hand he took some comfort that it would be well operated adding that while he had enjoyed living next door to the former hotel when it was in operation he had not enjoyed 'living next door to a rapidly deteriorating eyesore'. The board heard the £850,000 investment in the hotel and pub would see it transformed into a top-quality family and dog-friendly venue with two separate bars, a restaurant with a bar, function space, 11 ensuite letting rooms and one of the largest gardens in town. It will even have its own dog-friendly menu and it was revealed the animal friendly operators had even changed construction plans for the refurbishment after the discovery of a birds nest to ensure it was not disturbed until its occupants have moved on. Believed to have started out as a post house in 1815, The County Hotel will be renamed The Law – after the well-known North Berwick hill – to mark its new direction. It is expected to reopen in September with up to 25 jobs being created. And it will be overseen by team who already operate The Ship Inn in the town. The large garden at the back will have seating for up to 100 people and has been given special dispensation to have live music outside during Fringe By The Sea by licensing chiefs. Discovery Group director Steven Winton, who will oversee The Law along with director Jamie MacKinnon said: 'We're thrilled to have found another venue in North Berwick, especially one that is so prominent. 'People have been concerned about The County Hotel's future and there's lots of excitement about the plans for it. The town has a real sense of community and residents are very supportive. 'We want to bring out all The County Hotel's potential and add to the diverse range of independently run hospitality businesses and shops that help make North Berwick such a special place' By Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Live
a day ago
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
Former East Lothian seaside hotel to reopen after £850,000 makeover
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A former seaside hotel and pub on North Berwick High Street is set to be brought back into use with an £850,000 investment after lying closed for seven years. The County Hotel will be renamed The Law by owner Star Pubs and the Discovery Group when it reopens as a dog friendly bar and restaurant with 11 bedrooms and, its owners say, one of the largest gardens in the town. A meeting of East Lothian Licensing Board last week approved changes to the premises licence to allow an outdoor garden area to be used as well as extending its hours of operation. Neighbours who had raised concerns about the impact of the noise from outdoor use as well as smoking outside the building, were given some reassurances during the meeting with conditions added to help control any issues. One objector told the meeting that having listened to the plans for the pub and hotel first hand he took some comfort that it would be well operated adding that while he had enjoyed living next door to the former hotel when it was in operation he had not enjoyed "living next door to a rapidly deteriorating eyesore". The board heard the £850,000 investment in the hotel and pub would see it transformed into a top-quality family and dog-friendly venue with two separate bars, a restaurant with a bar, function space, 11 ensuite letting rooms and one of the largest gardens in town. It will even have its own dog-friendly menu and it was revealed the animal friendly operators had even changed construction plans for the refurbishment after the discovery of a birds nest to ensure it was not disturbed until its occupants have moved on. Believed to have started out as a post house in 1815, The County Hotel will be renamed The Law – after the well-known North Berwick hill – to mark its new direction. It is expected to reopen in September with up to 25 jobs being created. And it will be overseen by team who already operate The Ship Inn in the town. The large garden at the back will have seating for up to 100 people and has been given special dispensation to have live music outside during Fringe By The Sea by licensing chiefs. Discovery Group director Steven Winton, who will oversee The Law along with director Jamie MacKinnon said: 'We're thrilled to have found another venue in North Berwick, especially one that is so prominent. "People have been concerned about The County Hotel's future and there's lots of excitement about the plans for it. The town has a real sense of community and residents are very supportive. "We want to bring out all The County Hotel's potential and add to the diverse range of independently run hospitality businesses and shops that help make North Berwick such a special place'
