Birmingham-based Davenports Brewery has added the 17th century Red Lion Inn, in Bradley, Staffordshire, to its portfolio of pubs.
“Baron Davenport was very excited to add this village pub to the Davenports stable,” said Katie McPhilimey, associate marketing director for Davenports. “The village is idyllic, and we’ve been so heartened by the many locals that have reached out to us to enquire when we would be opening the doors.
“In addition to questions over our foodie offering, some locals have asked if we will be serving Guinness, as the previous owners stopped for some reason. They are thrilled when I tell them that Davenports has always had an excellent relationship with the owners of Guinness, as Davenports was one of very few breweries licensed to bottle it many, many decades ago!
“So yes, we will be serving that, as well great home-made pub classics, seasonal dishes, and our own extremely popular award-winning ales.”
Baron W R Davenport, managing director of the company, added: “Bradley is a wonderful village, and the perfect backdrop for such a picture-perfect pub. The refurbishment will take around six weeks and will ensure that the pub offers the perfect environment for guests dining and drinking with us.
“The Red Lion will sit within our Boutique collection, which boasts pubs that are unique in their offering, be that because of the décor, or the style of food and drink, and it will serve up Great British hospitality to all who come through the door.”
