WORK is underway on a major £333,000 refurbishment of the White Horse Pub in Harwood, Bolton thanks to national pub operator, Punch.
Located on Stitch-Mi Road, the White Horse is being completely renovated to improve facilities and the overall pub experience for customers. The pub will officially relaunch on 11 May creating five new jobs for the local community.
The new-look pub will retain its traditional charm and features including stained glass windows and fireplace depicting images and carvings from Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales.
The White Horse will also have a new face behind the bar. Experience publican, Antonia Siddle is looking forward to reopening the pub and getting to know everyone. Antonia said: “I keep popping into the pub, which is a building site at the moment, to see what’s happening - it’s all very exciting! Punch have come up with a great new interior design scheme which includes replacing everything from flooring, furniture, fixtures and fittings – everything will be new making the pub much fresher and brighter.”
Prior to the refurbishment, the White Horse served a limited range of food but customers can now look forward to bigger menu from the new kitchen. Food will be served from midday-8pm, seven days a week with plenty of pub classics and pizzas to choose from and not forgetting tasty Sunday lunches.
Throughout the week, regular entertainment will include; pool on Mondays and Thursdays, darts on Tuesdays, quizzes on Wednesdays and karaoke or live music on Saturdays. Sky and BT Sports will also be showing all the latest live coverage and Antonia promises to organise plenty of fundraising events for local charities.
Commenting on this significant investment, Samantha Ward, Punch openings manager, said: “The White Horse has all the ingredients to make the perfect community pub. It’s family friendly with plenty of outdoor space which has also been given a makeover with new furniture, pergola and planters. Inside, the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and the improved food offer will have something for everyone. Antonia is experienced in pubs, clubs and retail and has customer service at the heart of everything she does. I’m looking forward to supporting her with her latest venture.”
