The site falls under the Marco Pierre White Ale House brand and is the first of its kind in the country.
The Queen’s Head is the latest addition to the chef’s eight other concepts, which operate under Black and White Hospitality.
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It forms part of a major refurbishment project that saw the opening of a new boutique-style hotel and a new Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill restaurant.
The opening of the first franchised pub followed a deal between Black and White Hospitality and the property’s owners, which will now be responsible for its day-to-day running.
On the menu will be simple, classic food from the chef’s various restaurants including pie, fish and chips and butcher’s steaks.
Community hub
Black and White Hospitality CEO and chairman Nick Taplin said: “We’re absolutely delighted with the opening of the first Marco Pierre White Ale House. It looks stunning and I’m sure guests will enjoy the congenial ambiance.
“The great British pub is more than just a place to drink beer. The best become hubs of their community or places where locals go out to eat.
“The concept will offer quality food in a more casual atmosphere than a good restaurant and we’re delighted to have teamed up with the owners and opening in this fantastic location.
“We also hope the Queen’s Head will become a real hub where local residents, families and community groups feel comfortable to meet up and enjoy the atmosphere of a venue that has been devised by one of the country’s most respected hospitality greats.
“Also, when you see very sadly that almost daily, pubs across the country are closing their doors, it’s great news we are bucking the trends and have opened the Queen’s Head.”
