A historic Harrogate pub with a history dating as far back as 1830 is set to return this month after a two-year hiatus.
The Coach & Horses, well-known for its traditional charm, Sunday roasts and real ales, will reopen on Friday, July 22.
Provenance Inns, which owns the West Park Hotel on the same street, took over the pub in October last year.
It has been closed since May 2020 after previous landlord John Nelson had his licence revoked for breaching covid rules.
The refurbishment aims to add “a touch of modernity to the pub”, whilst paying homage to its heritage.
The first floor has been transformed into a dining room, which overlooks The Stray.
A gastropub-style menu will feature dishes including Doreen’s black pudding scotch eggs, beer battered fish and triple-cooked beef dripping chips, as well as a traditional Sunday roast.
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The Coach and Horses burger will see £1 from each sale donated to Martin House children’s hospice, a charity relationship the new owners are keen to foster.
The pub will also offer a selection of pies, while an extensive range of local and international gins will complement a selection of cask ales.
Speaking ahead of the reopening, which will create 30 new jobs, operations manager Chris Cartledge said:
‘’As one of just a handful of Harrogate’s oldest surviving traditional pubs, it’s safe to say that anticipation for the return of the Coach & Horses has been high.
“We’re pleased to say that meticulous care and attention to detail has been taken to ensure the Coach is subtly modernised, whilst restoring original features, where possible, to their best.’
“The new first-floor dining room is the perfect spot to enjoy our hearty and traditional menu, whilst taking in the views of The Stray.
“Along with our fresh food and vast drinks range, we will also be carrying on the tradition of a regular quiz night and of course raffles, all in aid of local charities which we are keen to continue to support.
“We can’t wait to welcome our first guests into Harrogate’s original local pub.”
