Blind Tiger Inns has acquired the lease of The Rose & Crown in Chorley, from Star Pubs & Bars – its 13th site in the North West.
The community pub operator will be investing £75,000 in the site to give it a more contemporary feel.
Blind Tiger is looking to build on the pub’s current reputation for live music, cask ale and sports, and will be installing six new HD screens and a new sound system to improve the viewing experience.
It will also be adding a booth seating area, upgrading the cellar and revamping the garden with new furniture and outdoor television and festoon lighting.
Chris Tulloch, MD, Blind Tiger Inns, said: “In our experience a safe comfortable environment, great entertainment and outstanding quality coupled with good value for money are key to success in community pubs.
“It’s a tried and tested formula for us and is delivering 30% sales growth year on year at our pubs. The offer at The Rose & Crown will be in line with this. We’ll be keeping the pub as a traditional local but complementing it with the latest technology and a fantastic new look.”
David Pritchard, Star Pubs & Bars regional operations director for the North West, added: “Blind Tiger Inns understand and deliver what pub-goers want. They have a great track record of growing business at the community locals they operate with us.”
