£300,000 makeover to give pub the '˜wow factor'

A Whittlesey pub has shut for a £300,000 refurbishment which will create 10 new jobs.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Feb 2017, 06:00 BST
Updated 1st Feb 2017, 17:48 BST
The Railway pub in Whittlesey, which has closed for major refurbishment. Pictured is the new licencee Simon Bains EMN-170130-172202009The Railway pub in Whittlesey, which has closed for major refurbishment. Pictured is the new licencee Simon Bains EMN-170130-172202009
The Railway pub in Whittlesey, which has closed for major refurbishment. Pictured is the new licencee Simon Bains EMN-170130-172202009

The Railway in Station Road closed on Monday and will reopen in mid-March.

The pub, formerly called the Railway Inn, is under new landlord Simon Bains who wants it to become renowned for its food which will be locally sourced where possible.

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The Peterborough chef said: “It’s great to get started. The plans are amazing and will give the Railway the ‘wow’ factor. It will look like a different pub.”

The Railway was forced to shut for 48 hours in October 2015 due to a police closure order, but Simon is optimistic for its future. He added: “The Railway has had a rocky road but is full of potential. It just needs investment and a tender hand to bring it back to life.”

The pub building will be repainted with new furniture and fencing added at the front.

Inside, a real fire will be installed and an extension will be built to allow for the creation of a new cellar and dining area and an upgraded kitchen.

The pub’s new chef, Kerry Howard, is a pastry chef, and homemade cakes and coffee will be served in the afternoons. The Railway is owned by Heineken-owned Star Pubs & Bars.

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