Morpeth Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational Refurbishment

Popular community pub, the Black & Grey on Newgate Street in Morpeth  will officially reopen on Friday 6th February following a transformational combined investment of £257,00 from experienced licensee, Nina Smith and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company.

This refurbishment will breathe a new lease of life into the Black & Grey to elevate and modernise the overall look and feel of the pub – whilst still retaining its original, characterful features such as the open fireplace. The refurbishment will enable the licensee to further cement it as the go-to community hub for local residents.

Internally, the pub has undergone a full refurbishment to include brand new fixtures, fittings, furniture and flooring throughout including a brand-new bar and dining area, toilets and a kitchen. In addition, the pub has one 60 inch flat screen television to elevate the Black & Grey’s atmosphere.

Externally, the Black & Grey has been completely revamped to include brand new signage as well as a fresh coat of paint to greet visitors. In addition the pub will boast a newly updated, spacious beer garden in the future to seat up to 20 people.

Passionate licensee Nina Smith brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the pub having 27 years of hospitality experience under her belt. Going forward the licensee is committed to creating a family-friendly and dog-friendly hub that brings people together and supports all aspects of community life.

Nina Smith, licensee at the Black & Grey, commented: “It has been a terrific journey watching the pub come to life over the past few months and I can’t wait to reopen soon. The entire team, including everyone at Admiral Taverns, has truly gone the extra mile to get the pub to where it is now and I couldn’t be more grateful for all the support.”

To celebrate the reopening the Black & Grey will be inviting the local mayor, Rachael Hogg on the night of the reopening at 6pm.

Going forward, Nina Smith will be hosting a busy schedule of regular entertainment for the community to enjoy including a quiz night every Wednesday at 7.30pm and a live singer occurring every Saturday from 8pm. The pub will also host a ‘buskers' night’ once a month where anybody can come along, sing and bring their instruments. In addition, the pub will host a ‘boozy book club’ the last Thursday of every month where anyone can drink and read a book together. As part of her mission to give back to the local community, Nina will also be hosting regular fundraising events/community initiatives close to her heart.

Following the refurbishment, the pub will host an impressive range of drinks including a premium drinks selection that range from Guinness, to Cruz Campo, Carling and Stella Artois. To ensure there is something for everyone, the pub will also offer a delicious cocktail menu with classic cocktails that include Pornstar Martinis, Sex on the Beach, Expresso Martinis and much more.

The Black & Grey will also offer a bottomless brunch from Monday-Sunday which will run from 12-5pm.

The pub is owned by Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company with c. 1,350 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales.

Samantha Banks, Business Development Manager at Admiral Taverns, added:  “I’m delighted to see how well the refurbishment is progressing and I look forward to seeing Nina realise her vision for the Black & Grey.

On behalf of myself and the Admiral Taverns team, we wish Nina all the best with the reopening and for everything that’s to come”.

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