Castle Grounds in Coventry reopens following refurb
Joining the Castle Grounds as the new operator of the pub is Simon Mitchell, who has worked in the hospitality industry for many years
The Castle Grounds pub in Coventry has reopened following a £109,000 refurbishment.
The refurbishment has “transformed” the site into a Craft Union venue, with new branding, refreshed decoration and interior additions such as a brand-new dart board to complement the existing pool table.
The pub is also introducing a new range of draught products behind the bar, including Peroni, Old Mout cider, and Amstel amongst others. In addition to the internal refresh, the transition of the site into a Craft Union venue has created ten more jobs at the pub.
Castle Grounds is situated in a Victorian style venue that was first built in the 1720s for a silk merchant. In 1939 the building was occupied by the Miners Union Club and in the late 1990s the site was transformed into a pub for the first time, named Varsity. The pub took on its current title in 2016.
Joining the Castle Grounds as the new operator of the pub is Simon Mitchell, who has worked in the hospitality industry for many years.
Additionally, The Castle Grounds has also introduced a brand new events offering. Customers can now take part in the pub’s quiz every Monday night from 6pm and its darts league on Tuesdays from 8pm.
Wednesdays are set to be student night with DJ set and discounted drinks and promotions for university students and on Thursdays the pub will host its very own open mic night for up-and-coming Coventry musicians. Heading into the weekend, guests can expect DJ acts every Friday and Saturday night and a karaoke on Sundays.
Mitchell said: “I have been looking for an opportunity in Coventry for the past nine months and as soon as I saw Castle Grounds, I knew it was the perfect venue to take on. My partner and I are experienced in running pubs that have a focus on live sports, entertainment and a strong late-night offering and can’t wait to implement this at the Castle Grounds and make it a must-visit venue in Coventry.
“Craft Union pubs are all about community and we can’t wait to get to know our locals and start up some charity events and fundraisers for our community to get involved with. The next chapter of the Castle Grounds is very exciting, and I look forward to sharing it with you all!”