We may reopen the bar this weekend - Leyland pub The Ship closed for maintenance work

A Leyland bar which opened in May last year is currently closed for maintenance works.

The Ship in Towngate opened on Friday, May 30, at the former Rum Jacks Irish Bar.

The new Leyland-themed mural on the side of the former Rum Jacks Irish Bar, now closed, in Towngate, Leyland | Lee Dixon

placeholder image — The new Leyland-themed mural on the side of the former Rum Jacks Irish Bar, now closed, in Towngate, Leyland | Lee Dixon

The pub boasts a full bar with a wide range of beers and spirits, as well as “hearty, home-made food”, including breakfast, lunch, sides and Sunday roasts.

Leyland bar The Ship which opened in May last year is currently closed for maintenance works. | Google

Regular live entertainment is also a feature including singers and DJs.

A spokesperson for the business posted on their socials on Wedensday that they may reopen the bar this weekend.

They said: “We are currently closed due to general maintenance work being carried out in our kitchen, bar, and toilets. We will keep you updated on our reopening date.

“We may reopen the bar this weekend, as this will be the first area completed.”

They added: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused and look forward to welcoming you back soon.”