Leicestershire-based Steamin’ Billy Brewing is to open its latest pub this month but close another.
The company will launch The White Horse in Atherstone, Warwickshire, at the end of October following a refurbishment and offering stone-baked pizza, steak and burgers alongside Steamin’ Billy ales, wine, cocktails and craft beer.
However, the company will close The Three Crowns in the picturesque market town of Oakham in Rutland on Thursday, 12 October. The Three Crowns is a traditional British pub set in a quiet side street that offers craft beer, real ale, a beer garden, quiz nights and live music.
A Steamin’ Billy spokesperson told the Leicester Mercury: “Sadly, The Three Crowns will close while we consider its future. Oakham has a good and varied choice of pubs and eateries in more prominent locations than The Three Crowns but we will keep the licence live and welcome any operators that may wish to take the premises on as a pub. Steamin’ Billy continues to expand with our latest venture in Atherstone offering a comprehensive food menu. The Great British pub continues to evolve and we hope we can find an operator to run The Three Crowns soon.”
The opening and closure will leave Steamin’ Billy’s portfolio consisting of 11 pubs.
