A PUB in Lymm is set to undergo a refurbishment after being taken over by a new landlord.

The Star Inn is set to be ‘transformed’ under new boss Debbie Topping – who has begun upgrading the exterior of the building on Star Lane and is planning on launching a new small plates and sharer meals menu alongside a range of new drinks, wines and cocktails.

It is the former customer service manager’s second pub, having previously taken on the Horse and Jockey in Widnes in March 2020.

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Since then, the establishment’s sales have quadrupled after adding a further 170 covers outdoors in new gazebos, a cocktail area and bench seating – and is also set to undergo a full internal refurbishment later in the year.

Debbie, from Widnes, said: “Taking on a pub as we entered a lockdown and then working with the restrictions on trading forced us to adapt and so we have created a very unique and special pub for Widnes.

“Having the local knowledge has meant we could totally reposition the offer and create a great venue for everyone who just didn’t have anywhere to go.

“We now want to replicate that at The Star Inn and are really excited about its future”.

Barry Lee – business development manager at Red Oak Taverns, which owns both pubs, added: “Working with someone like Debbie is an absolute privilege.

“She knows what the customers want, and she works hard to deliver that.

“We are so impressed with what she has achieved at the pub, we are not only investing in a full internal refurbishment at the Horse and Jockey later this year but have every confidence that she will make the Star Inn a great venue to go to as well.”