Work takes shape at The Dog Inn pub in Whalley as excited management tease opening date
The popular pub’s previous owners called time after 34 years.
A popular pub is getting set to reopen under new management and a whopping £250k refurb.
Christine and Chris who have been pulling pints and providing a listening and supportive ear to locals at The Dog Inn pub in Whalley decided to close the door last month after 34 years.
The new investment at the pub located on King Street is being carried out by Heineken-owned Star Pubs and new publican and Whalley resident Lee McLoughlin who has big plans which you can read here
The project will carefully renovate the exterior of the beautiful old pub – which is believed to date back 250 years – enhancing the centre of the village. The rear garden will have a new lease of life, too, with smart furniture, festoon lighting and a revamped covered pergola for year-round use.
Star Pubs’ area manager Chris Newsham said: “We’re delighted to be joining forces with Lee to invest in keeping The Dog Inn as a fantastic traditional pub for the village and visitors to the area alike to enjoy. Lee has big boots to fill but is just the person for the job. He has many years of experience in hospitality, and as a local resident understands just what the community wants.”
A spokesperson for the pub added: “The work has finally started this week and we are aiming to open mid/end of July.”