The Swan pub in West Wickham reopened its doors last week following a £250,000 refurbishment and internal refresh by its owners, the Stonegate Group.
Open again: The Swan in West Wickham has undergone a £250,000 refresh
The investment has provided new flooring, redecoration and new seating booths and additional television screens – there are now nine TVs in total – boosting its sports viewing capabilities just in time for the summer of sport.
The exterior has a new-look beer garden that includes an outdoor TV screen, too.
The Swan is famous locally for a long-held rumour that beneath the pub exists a tunnel system through to Wickham Court, the 15th century manor house that was once home to the Boleyn family, and where Henry VIII is said to have proposed to Anne Boleyn.
The relaunched Swan will also be introducing a fresh new weekly event agenda for the local community to be involved in throughout the week. Guests can join the pub for a host of new activities, such as darts on Mondays, games night Wednesdays, live music every Friday and a team quiz on Sunday.
Sports bar: the refurbed Swan offers football and cricket fans every comfort
Every second Thursday of the month, The Swan will also be hosting a jam night, where guests can get in the groove and come along to play their favourite tunes along with the pub’s super-talented house band.
Neil Howley, The Swan’s manager, said, “Our team are excited to welcome locals back to see the amazing improvements to the pub and of course, enjoy our new weekly events agenda. There’s something for everyone!
“The Swan is a big sports pub and we’re pleased to have refreshed our sports offering both inside the pub and outside through our popular beer garden TV. The investment has breathed new life into The Swan and we’re very proud of our new-look pub.”
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