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15
Jan
Popular village pub rises from the ashes to reopen this month
A village pub that closed down after a devastating fire in 2023 is to reopen at the end of the month under new ownership.
The Tiger Inn at Coneythorpe, north-east of Knaresborough, was bought at auction in the summer by Mark and Clare Oglesby, who also own Goldsborough Hall. They have fully refitted the kitchen of the 19th-century pub and will re-open its doors at 4pm on Friday, January 31.
They say they aim to keep as much of the original menu as possible, and will champion local produce to produce "proper food at proper prices".
Mark Oglesby said:
We’re committed to keeping The Tiger true to its roots. It had a stellar reputation throughout Yorkshire before a tragic kitchen fire caused it to close over a year ago, so we’re excited to bring back much of what made it special.
The new business is headed up by our operations director Neil Doogan, while the previous manager Heidi and head chef Tom are also returning.
As the pub is situated on the famous Knaresborough Round walk, the only changes we’re making are to be more welcoming to walkers and dog-owners, creating an enclosed beer garden in the spring to make a more secure and enjoyable outside space for all. And we plan to create a small function room that can be used for small groups, kids’ parties and village events.
The Tiger Inn was popular with locals, walkers and diners before two fires in three years caused its tenants to leave the pub, which then stood empty for about a year before being bought by the Oglesbys.
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