Plough

The Plough is located in a suburban area with around 5,000 adults living within walking distance of the pub. There are two pubs within a 10-minute walk, both of which are managed, food-led sites. This gives The Plough a clear opportunity to stand apart as a true local pub, focused on the local community rather than a managed dining-led offer.

The pub currently has a predominantly wet-led, drinks-focused trade. Following the refurbishment, it will be repositioned as a more attractive and welcoming community pub, with refreshed internal décor, a quality drinks range, light coffee trade, and entertainment playing an important role in the offer. The investment will help cement The Plough’s position as a locals’ local, while making it more appealing to families and regular community users.

A refurbishment is planned to spend in the region of £125,000 to transform The Plough, Oldbury, into a refreshed community pub with a strong locals-led offer. The internal trading areas will be redecorated to create a warmer, more appealing pub environment. This will support The Plough’s role as a community pub and give customers more reasons to visit regularly. While the main focus is internal, the scheme will also include minimal external works to help support the overall refresh.

The pub’s trading area and facilities post-refurbishment will be:

• Main trading area with bar
• Snug area
• Separate games/sports zone
• 100 internal covers
• 40 external covers
• HEINEKEN SmartDispense
• Private accommodation with 2 bedrooms
• Pub garden
• Car park with 12 spaces

The private accommodation consists of two bedrooms and will also be refurbished, improving the live-in facilities available with the pub.