SHEPHERD NEAME INVESTS £300,000 ON STYLISH NEW AL FRESCO FACILITIES ACROSS ITS ESTATE

No matter the weather you can be sure of a warm welcome at Shepherd Neame pub.

The Kent-based brewer and pub operator has just begun rolling out the latest investment in its pub estate – stylish new bespoke stretch tents, perfect for al fresco drinking and dining.

Working with London specialists Intent Productions, the independent family brewer is investing £300,000 on the installation of stretch tents at 30 of its sites. They have already been completed at four pubs across the South East: The Albion Taverna, Faversham; The Spitfire, King’s Hill; The Juggs, Lewes and The Vine, Tenterden.

Each shelter will be festooned with outdoor heating, lighting and solar-powered fairy lights to enable guests to enjoy the spaces throughout the day and in the evening, whatever the weather.

Director of Retail and Tenanted Operations Nigel Bunting said: “The Great British weather can be unpredictable, and we want to ensure customers can enjoy our pubs at any time of year, rain or shine.

“We recognise that despite the return of indoor hospitality last month some customers still prefer to sit outside, so these new structures allow them to enjoy our pubs in a protected outdoor environment. Also, with current COVID social distancing restrictions extended into July, these new stretch tents allow us to safely extend our capacity and welcome more customers in a safe way.

“We are incredibly pleased with the stretch tents completed so far, and are sure they will prove popular with customers and another reason to visit our fantastic pubs.”

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