A NEW chapter is set to begin at a popular village pub days after closing.
The Fox Inn in Bransford closed on Tuesday (October 20), after it ceased trading as a Greene King pub.
The Warm Welcome Group, which runs two pubs in the Cotswolds, is taking over, with the pub reportedly set to reopen on November 7.
Whilst The Fox Inn is not undergoing a refurbishment, staff have teased that there will be a few changes, but ‘nothing drastic’.
The Fox Inn in Bransford is currently closed and set to reopen in November (Image: Daniel Kelly/NQ)
Speaking with the Worcester News today (October 22), a member of staff at The Fox Inn said: “We have closed trading as a Greene King pub, and the pub closed on Tuesday (October 20).
“A new company has taken over, which owns two other pubs in the Cotswolds.
“The plan is to have a soft launch and reopen on November 7, with a full opening on November 9.
“We are not undergoing a refurb; there will be a few changes but nothing drastic. They are going for a fresh food element.”
The Fox Inn has been taken over by The Warm Welcome Group, which operates The Chequers in Chipping Norton and The Mermaid in Burford.
Posting on Facebook, a spokesperson for The Fox Inn said: “We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers, regulars, friends and everyone who has supported us during our time with Greene King.
“Your support, loyalty and the memories we have made together have meant so much to us, and we are truly grateful.
“Although this chapter is coming to an end, it’s not goodbye!
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“We are excited to let you know that a new company will be taking over from 2nd November, bringing a new chapter and exciting changes ahead.”
A statement posted at the entrance to The Fox Inn, reads: “Please be advised that we are temporarily closed while we prepare the premises for our new tenants.
“We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.
“Preparing for the new tenants arriving on 2nd November.
“Thank you for your patience.”
