A pub in a Derbyshire town is preparing to welcome customers through its doors once again tomorrow – with the new team at the helm sharing their excitement after a £70,000 revamp of the building.

The Church Inn at Darley Dale will reopen tomorrow (Saturday, February 28) following £70,000 worth of investment from Admiral Taverns, along with experienced licensees Alan and Suzanne Campbell.

This refurbishment will breathe a new lease of life into the Church Inn to elevate and modernise the overall look and feel of the pub. It will, however, still retain a number of original features – such as the open fireplace – with Alan and Suzanne to hoping to cement the venue as a community hub for local residents.

Alan and Suzanne bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the pub, with a combined total of 11 years experience in the industry. Going forward, they are committed to creating a family and dog-friendly environment that brings people together and supports all aspects of community life.

The Church Inn, located on Church Road in Darley Dale, is opening its doors again tomorrow.

placeholder image — The Church Inn, located on Church Road in Darley Dale, is opening its doors again tomorrow.

The pair said: “We’re really thrilled with the results of this fantastic investment so far. We really look forward to welcoming regular and new customers through the doors once we open.

“We would like to thank everyone, from our family and friends and of course the team at Admiral Taverns, for all their ongoing support so far. We look forward to everything the future holds for this fantastic community pub.”

Internally, the pub has undergone a transformational refurbishment, including fresh fixtures and fittings – along with a new dining area and snug.

The pub will be hosting a busy schedule of regular entertainment for the community to enjoy, including a quiz night every Wednesday and a live singer or band once a month on a Saturday. In addition, as part of their mission to give back to the local community, they will also be organising charity events in the future – where they will raise money for a different charity every year.

Following the refurbishment, the pub will also host a range of premium drinks, including Guinness, Birra Moretti and much more.

The pub is owned by Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company, with around 1,365 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales.

Mark Bromley, business development manager at Admiral Taverns, added: “Alan and Suzanne bring a real passion and dedication to the pub, they look forward to welcoming customers back and have a lot of exciting plans for the pubs future.

“On behalf of myself and everyone at Admiral Taverns, I wish them and the entire team at the Church Inn the best of luck in the future.”