Ben Lake MP joined patrons to celebrate the reopening of The Rhydypennau Inn on Wednesday evening. The pub was closed on 12 January for over a month for a £346,000 refurbishment by Heineken owned Stars Pubs & Bars. 10 new jobs have been created, including a role for a second chef on the back of the investment which will see the wet-led community pub upgraded and transformed into a top-quality village pub offering stand-out, food, drink and service.
The refurbishment of The Rhydypennau Inn is a part of Star Pubs & Bars’ £50 million nationwide investment in pubs and bars in 2019.
Ben Lake MP spoke with the local licensee, Barrie Jones on the value of pubs in the community and spoke about the importance of the Long Live the Local campaign which highlights the need for a cut to beer duty rates.
Ben Lake MP said:
I am thrilled I was able to join The Rhydypennau Inn on the night of the reopening. Pubs are often the cornerstones of our local communities and at a challenging time for the industry, it’s great to see toast to a fresh start for the Rhydypennau Inn. It was a pleasure to visit The Rhydypennau Inn and see a local pub that has received a substantial investment and been given a new lease of life as a result.”
Lawson Mountstevens, managing director of Star Pubs & Bars said:
“The Rhydypennau Inn is at the heart of its community, a welcoming place where everyone can come together and socialize. We are pleased to be able to contribute to future of the Great British Pub by upgrading the Rhydypennau Inn and broadening its appeal. We wish Barrie continued success and many happy years behind the bar.”