A husband and wife couple are navigating a change in the direction of their careers by taking over a rejuvenated Yorkshire pub.

Ian and Jeanette Tallentire are the new operators at the Red Lion in Market Weighton, which is now open again after closing for a major refurbishment programme.

Prior to taking the wheel at the Red Lion, Ian worked as a coach driver and Jeanette was a bus driver.

Ian said: “I used to run pubs 15 years ago and I am really excited to be getting back in the industry. We are from the area and would drive routes around here so we know it well and can’t wait to get started.

“A lot has changed in that time but it is still all about delivering great hospitality. If you’re not a people person then you don’t have a chance.”

Works at the pub include a complete refit throughout, with a new bar, lighting, furniture, and decorations. Older features have been retained to ensure the pub retains its “quirky character”.

New HD TV screens have been installed so the pub can show all the latest live sporting action on Sky Sports and BT Sport. There is also the addition of a new illuminated dartboard for customers to enjoy.

As well as sport there will be a broad range of entertainment at the pub, including live music ad raffles.

 

Ian said: “I’m really excited about the refurbishment at The Red Lion and the offer to the community. It’s very much a community pub and we will be offering activities for different groups in the community such as social afternoons on Mondays with a quiz and bingo and a raffle once a month with 50% of what’s raised going a to a local charity.”

“Myself and my wife Jeanette are working in the pub as a team and we have brought an existing member of staff on-board, Karen, who knows the place inside out. We also have two new employees and all three will be a huge asset to this local pub.”

The entertainment offering will include: a resident DJ every Saturday, and, in the future, live music every other Sunday.

The pub is part of the award-winning Craft Union Pub Company, who were named the Best Community Operator at the 2022 Publican Awards. It invested over £225,000 to ensure the Red Lion can deliver the very best hospitality to customers.

 

Keep up to date with all the events and offers on the pub’s website and follow on its Facebook page.

The Red Lion, 1 Finkle Street, Market Weighton, Y043 3JL

Open Mondays to Thursday 11am to 11pm, Fridays and Saturdays 11am to midnight and Sundays 11am to 11pm

 

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