rhythm and booze Food, Booze, Bands & News - Issue 4 - November/December 2010 Over a month past its proposed opening date, The Crown is finally back in business!
Some Things Are Worth The Wait! Despite last issue’s proclamation that The Crown, Lincoln Road would re-open at the start of September – a series of delays put it back to 19 October. Speaking prior to the official opening by Mayor of Peterborough Keith Sharp, landlord Brian Gascoyne explained, “There were a few last minute glitches, but looking at the work that has been achieved I’m glad there was been a delay. “The way the builders have gone about the refurbishment is impressive and our customers will know that it’s been worth waiting for.” The sympathetic refurbishment carried out by Baxter & King, the building firm behind The Ostrich Inn, has seen the main entrance returned to the front of the building - which features wheelchair access and a smoking garden. Inside, both serving areas have been slightly reduced in size and new ladies’ toilets have been installed in the public bar, while the
Early Doors: The Crown, shortly before it re-opened. right hand bar will be used for functions. At the opening event, three real ales – JHB, Inferno and Spitfire – were available, with the Mayor pulling the first pint and raising a
toast to the pub’s future and the forthcoming regeneration of the New England area. Turn to the centre pages to read about the opening event, history and refurbishment of The Crown.