The Marquis of Granby in Weymouth has reopened its doors this week following a £340k investment from Hall & Woodhouse (H&W).
The leading Dorset-based brewer was granted planning permission to significantly enhance the pub’s exterior and deliver a full internal refurbishment. The popular pub has been closed for two months while extensive work was carried out and reopened to guests on Thursday 12th December.
The new look pub now has a refreshed bar space, upgraded bathrooms, and contemporary flooring. Outside, The Marquis of Granby benefits from a softened roof structure, along with new external decorations and landscaping.
During the last 12 months, Hall & Woodhouse has invested over £2.5million to refurbish 10 of its Dorset pubs. The Marquis is one of the 10 H&W pubs to benefit from this investment
Mark James, Property Director at Hall & Woodhouse said: “The Marquis of Granby is well-loved in the local community, and it is important that we reinvest in our pubs to ensure they continue to serve our guests for the future. We wanted to make enough of a change to entice a wider audience,
without losing the feel of the Marquis.
“We are really proud of the improvement work and look forward to our Business Partners unveiling the pub in time for the festive celebrations! It is a great place to come for a delicious pint (or two) of Badger beer and a hearty meal – not to mention Justin and Tash’s fabulous hospitality.”
Justin and Natasha Larkham run The Marquis of Granby, which is part of H&W’s Business Partner (tenanted) estate. The couple previously managed H&W’s first pub, The Ship Inn on Weymouth Harbour, for many years and know the area well.
Natasha Larkham, Business Partner of The Marquis of Granby, said: “We are so excited to share the new Marquis with our guests.
“The pub was in incredible hands with Blacknoll during the refurbishment and we cannot thank them, and our other contractors enough for their professionalism and dedication, to help reshape the Marquis into the beautiful pub that we envisioned it to be. We’re so grateful to be part of the Hall and Woodhouse family and have been for the past 24 years. The team and I look forward to making memories with our guests in this beautiful new space.”
The Marquis of Granby reopens to guest at 11am on Thursday 12th December. The pub will resume its usual opening times: Monday – Saturday 11am-11pm, and Sunday from 11.30am-10.30pm. Please visit www.themarquisofgranby-weymouth.co.uk for more information.
