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Town pub reopens after £293,000 investment and refurbishment

A popular town pub has reopened its doors to the public following a substantial refurbishment.

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The bar is a mixture of new fixtures and soft furnishings

The Luck Penny in Stafford has reopened following a £293,000 investment by Craft Union Pub Company, with a new look and additions on show in the 1960s-built pub in Crab Lane.

Investment has included the addition of new fixtures and softer furnishings with space to sit as well as stand around the bar area.

The Luck Penny has also upgraded its garden area, with new festoon lighting and additional seating installed.

The pub has undergone a £293,000 refurbishment

The revamped entertainment offering will include quiz nights, karaoke and DJ nights, and live sports, with the installation of new HD TVs featuring Sky Sports and BT Sports, as well as a newly installed pool table and dart board.

Amy Holmes, operator of the Luck Penny, said: “The investment made by Craft Union in the Luck Penny is truly wonderful and has enhanced the pub’s offering and provided a welcoming atmosphere for the local community.

"Its new look is brilliant, and we hope everyone in the community loves it as much as we do.

A new dart board has been installed, along with a pool table

"We cannot wait to welcome everyone in Stafford back for a drink and great entertainment.

“We also cannot wait to celebrate with everyone at the launch weekend which we have some great entertainment planned that we are sure you will love and get involved with.”

To celebrate its reopening and the upcoming coronation of King Charles, the pub will also be hosting a launch weekend.

To find out more about the launch weekend and what the Luck Penny has going on in the future, pop in or check out the website at craftunionpubs.com/luck-penny-stafford and Facebook at facebook.com/LuckPennyStafford/.