[vc_row][vc_column][vc_images_carousel images=”40107,40108″ img_size=”full” autoplay=”yes” hide_pagination_control=”yes” wrap=”yes”][vc_column_text]The Royal Oak pub in Mellor, Stockport, has-re-opened after a substantial investment from Robinsons Brewery and licensees Steph Marshall and James Massey.
Steph, 23, had worked in the hospitality trade for five years before deciding to take on the Robinsons pub. Despite being one of Robinsons’ youngest licensees, she brought with her a wealth of experience, having worked in restaurants, pubs and bars.
She said: “Owning our own pub was the next logical step, and with The Royal Oak it was love at first sight. It was everything we wanted — a real community pub with a family-friendly feel and the opportunity to work for ourselves.
“The Royal Oak really has a charm and atmosphere that you feel when you walk through the door, so it was really important that we brought the pub up to speed whilst making sure the changes wouldn’t ruin what made the pub so appealing to ourselves and our regulars in the first place.”
Working around the clock, Robinsons’ property and design team worked hand-in-hand with Steph and James to transform the Royal Oak over a four-week period.
Internally, the pub’s corner bar now has prominence as one enters the pub, proudly displaying the Royal Oak’s world spirits and wines alongside the extensive cask and draught beer range. Roaring fires provide the perfect cosy corners to enjoy a quiet pint, while large televisions are primed and ready to show sport.
The Royal Oak’s new food menu, which is served Thursday to Sunday, focuses on simple but loved pub comfort classics such as the Royal Oak’s signature steak burger.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
