Earlier this year plans were submitted to transform the former flower shop on Leeds Road, Thackley into a new micropub. Applicant Christine Townend and her husband, Colin Townend, owner of the property, have now received the go ahead from Bradford Council and can begin with the conversion. The new micropub is currently unnamed but will…
Steven Tabbernor & Ian Martin, two teachers from Leicester recently gained a liquor licence and plan to open their own micropub – The Real Ale Classroom. The pair plan to put their own twist on the micropub by mixing their teaching experience and ale knowledge to create an educational micropub in Stoneygate. The pub will be serving…
John Fox, 48, plans to transform the former Ink Wave shop located in Railway Approach, East Grinstead, into a new micropub serving premium cask ales named The Open Arms. John recently applied for the planning permission to make the transformation and is excited to be planning for his first micropub. He said : “We will be sourcing…
An application has been submitted to bring a new micropub to Margate that would see the former ‘Card Centre’, located at 40 High Street, be transformed not only into a micropub but also a café. Steven Meech submitted the application and plans to sell local ales, wines, ciders along with fruit juices, tea, coffee and…
The Chorley village micropub, The Cockt’ale, was set to open last month but owners Ruth Hull and her husband Richard unfortunately found themselves cancelling the opening at the last minute due to planning issues. The Chorley Council stepped in and warned that couple of the consequences of opening, therefore leaving Ruth with no other option than…
John Fox, current landlord of The Barley Mow in Tandridge Lane, Oxted, submitted an application to the Mid Sussex District Council for planning permission on a new micropub venture. John’s proposal is to convert the former printer & ink store at 51 Railway Approach into a new micropub with a traditional feel, with wooden decor…
Hinckley, located in southwest Leicestershire, is set to receive it’s second micropub following the recent opening of the ‘Pestle and Mortar’ micropub earlier this month. Married couple Tim and Wendy Arnold plan to run the micropub along with their two sons as a family venture. Tim, 54, currently works as an IT consultant and plans to…
We previously announced Neil Mansell’s plans to bring a new micropub to Littleover, converting a former dentist’s surgery. While Neil has been awaiting the decision on the application, local residents have voiced their opinion of opening a new “pub” in the area. Davina Dosanjh, practice manager for the opticians across the road believes the micropub…
Ruth Hull and her husband Richard plan to open a new micropub in Chorley village this month, not only will the micropub cater to the real ale lovers out there but also offer a range of different drinks for any cocktail drinkers too. The cocktail menu includes drinks such as a ‘Pornstar Martini’ or a…
This week saw the opening of Maldon’s smallest pub, Farmers Yard, located on Maldon High Street, the micropub accommodates for 20 real ale lovers, providing 11 seats inside and enough space for 9 other people to quench their thirst while standing. The Farmers Yard is not only a micropub but also a bottle shop, allowing…