A VILLAGE pub which has undergone a £600,000 transformation will reopen its doors tomorrow (Friday, March 13).
The Golden Lion in Rainford has been renovated as brothers Chris and Jon Nevin undertook a mission to bring a "great traditional village pub".
Heineken-owned Star Pubs & Bars1 and The Old Hall Pub Company, headed by Chris and Jon, have invested more than £600,000 in a major upgrade of The Golden Lion.
A graphic of The Golden Lion
Building work started on January 6, 2020 and the pub opens on Friday with 30 new jobs being created by the reopening.
Inside, the pub is being given a complete overhaul, while retaining its traditional country pub feel complete with wooden panelling and the addition of open fires.
It is being opened up to create a more spacious environment providing plenty of room to sit and drink or eat. Raised alcoves will be available for private dining or small functions.
A sneak preview on the pub's Instagram page
Meanwhile, the front of the pub is being given a facelift, redecorated in a stone coloured render with white window surrounds, new lighting and signage. This, along with a few more touches, will return the pub to a building that enhances the village facilities and look.
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At the back of the pub there will be a fantastic new paved terrace, dining tables and comfortable seating along with a large grassed outside area to enjoy on sunny days too.
Pic: Instagram
There will also be new guest parking facilities and a rear entrance porch with ramp for ease for access.
The Golden Lion is the brothers’ first pub together though Chris has more than 20 years’ experience in the pub industry including relaunching many successful pubs and new hotels.
Chris and Jon
Chris said of their plans: “We both love the area having grown up around here.
"When we saw The Golden Lion was available we immediately saw its potential.
"We’re going to offer top quality surroundings, excellent service, great food and drink all combining together to deliver a great traditional village pub. It’s all about doing simple things well."
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