Countdown to re-opening of landmark Burnley pub after £100,000 renovation

The new look Park View will officially re-open next Friday (March 6th) at 6pm, in time for the Burnley vs Tottenham match the next day, after undergoing a £110,000 refurbishment.

The iconic pub, opposite Turf Moor, has been taken over by North West pub operators Blind Tiger Inns, a company that refurbishes pubs and operates community pubs across the North West.

One of the town's most popular pubs in its day, the re-opening of the Park View has sparked an avalanche of interest and excitement in the town.

The new owners have been inundated with questions from the public about the new look pub and and today they revealed what customers can expect ,along with a couple of sneak preview interior shots of the premises during the renovation work.

Chris Tulloch, Managing Director of Blind Tiger Inns, said: "Every area of the pub has been given some love and we are sure customers will be impressed with the results.

"This is certainly more than just a lick of paint but the refurbishment does not mean that it will be really expensive.

"We operate commuity pubs and we price accordingly."

Ten new jobs will be created and experienced Lancashire licensee Tony Shirley, who has 20 years experience in the trade, will be at the helm.

The outside of the building is being fully renovated and new signage and lighting added.

A large beer garden has been created at the front aswell as an outside bar stocking draught beers to meet demand on Turf Moor match days.

Chris added that although food would be available outside on match days and for special events the pub itself will be a 'traditional boozer.'

But he pointed out that families will also be welcome and a number of different zones have been created to allow them to enjoy it also.

The interior revamp pays homage to Burnley with photos tracing the town’s history, pictures of local points of interest and maps on the walls.

There will be a lounge area with soft seating and a vault bar, complete with a stage for live music acts and sports viewings. The refurbishment aims to put the Park View on the map with sports enthusiasts and give them a fantastic live sports experience. The project will install BT and Sky Sports and a high spec audiovisual system with eight high definition screens including a giant screen and three TV screens in bookable booths.

A new pool table and darts board will enable customers to get in on the sporting action and Tony is hoping to start up Park View teams and also a ladies' pool team

The new Park View will be hosting live music nights and hopes to showcase talent from across East Lancashire and the first one takes places next Saturday evening.

The Park View, which is tied in with Heineken owned Star Pubs and Bars, will stock a wide selection of drinks, offering wine and spirits menus with a focus on gins and rums, quality coffee, beers spanning premium lagers and the ever popular 'benny and hot.'

Customers have also been asking about Cask ales and Chris said these would be served daily with a regular rotation of guest beers and some 'funky' canned craft options.

A cellar overhaul and the installation of state-of-the art smart dispense equipment will ensure consistently excellent draft beers and ciders and Tony plans to seek Cask Marque accreditation for the pub.

Describing the Park View as 'iconic' Tony said: " There has been lots of interest in its future.

"This refurbishment is just what it needs to bring it back to life. We can’t wait to open the doors and welcome the community in again.

"We’ll be going all out to cater for the needs of Clarets fans and create a party atmosphere for them on match days. We look forward to showing them Turf Moor’s new local at the Tottenham game."