Originally The Vicarage, as you might expect, was the residence of the local vicar of Holy Cross Church, which is next door.
After a change in circumstances the property was not being used, and George approached Roy with the idea of opening a micro pub. Keen to get the right people involved Roy approached Andy and Ed, and at the same time George approached Scott. The 5 potential owners were already familiar with each other, which made working together that much easier.
In January 2023 we pulled together the group of 5 potential owners. It was clear from the start that there was a keen interest in cask ales and craft beers. We all agreed the Old Vicarage could work very well as a micro pub. Small but beautifully formed, to support such an idea.
We spent a couple of months thinking of the design for the bar, cellar, and model for the micro pub. There was always the intention that the venue would be recognised for providing great ales and supporting live music, as well as playing an active part in the local community.
The physical work began in March. A lot of which was done by owners themselves. Tradesmen were brought in where necessary, but the team has a good range of practical skills, which proved very useful in getting on with our plans.