The New Inn, located on Eccup Lane, on the outskirts of Leeds, will closed in September to undergo the £420,000 refurbishment by Heineken-owned Star Pubs and new operator Scott Westlake, who runs the award-winning Myrtle Tavern in Meanwood.
The pub, which is believed to date back to the late 1700s, has now reopened this week under the leadership of former Myrtle Tavern manager Kyle Henderson, and created 15 new jobs.
New operator Scott Westlake, who grew up in Meanwood and has fond memories of family visits to The New Inn as a youngster, who described the move to the Yorkshire Evening Post as a “dream come true.”
The YEP has since been to look behind the scenes at the venue since the refurbishment.
7. Bar
To cater for all, the pub has a spacious bar and a 55-seater dining room. Other improvements include revamping the toilets and doubling the size of the kitchen to enable the pub to focus on freshly prepared food, made from scratch. | Simon Hulme
8. Branching Out
The New Inn will also play host to a number of big events. On the cards for next year are a country music festival and a biker rally. | Simon Hulme
9. Tuck In
Star Pubs’ business development manager for Leeds, Jay Weir, said: “We’re delighted to be investing in such a lovely old pub." | Simon Hulme