A PUB which has been closed for almost two years is set to undergo a major £450,000 refurbishment.
Works are scheduled to start at the Millstone pub in Newton-le-Willows once a new licensee has been recruited.
The revamp by Heineken-owed Star Pubs & Bar will transform the Mill Lane pub with the aim to help it "thrive for the long term by significantly expanding its inside and outside space".
A planning application seeking permission for the renovation of the pub has already been approved by St Helens Council.
The Millstone pub
A stone’s throw from Newton-le-Willows railway station, The Millstone is set to be completely redecorated outside with new paintwork, signage and lighting, enhancing the area.
With increased demand for outside eating and drinking due to the pandemic, a café-style seating area would be created at the front of the pub. and a stunning 25-seater heated, covered patio installed at the side.
The Millstone’s large south-facing garden would also benefit from new planting and furniture.
Star Pubs & Bars' area manager David O'Brien outside The Millstone
Meanwhile, internally, an extensive overhaul would open up the inside of the pub and add a large extension, more than doubling The Millstone’s capacity and creating room for a dining section.
The new stylish, contemporary decor would incorporate wood floors, exposed brickwork and booth seating, as well as feature lighting and artwork.
New bi-fold doors would bring light flooding in. Other planned improvements include a kitchen refit, a barista-style coffee machine to cater for the station’s commuters and an upgrade of the four-bedroom licensee flat above The Millstone.
The Millstone has been closed for almost two years
Star Pubs & Bars' area manager David O’Brien said: “We are keen to give The Millstone a new lease of life and secure the long-term future of a prominent Newtown-le-Willows pub.
"All we need to proceed is the right licensee. The Millstone will be completely different once the works are completed and bring a premium experience to the town’s pub scene.
"With all the regeneration projects in the pipeline for Newtown-le-Willows, it’s a fantastic opportunity for an experienced operator wanting a high-profile pub in a prime location.”
Star Pubs & Bars' area manager David O'Brien outside The Millstone
- Anyone interested can find out more about leasing The Millstone at starpubs.co.uk or by calling 08085 94 95 96.
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