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Batemans Brewery Opens Its First Pub In York

07 July 2008 at 22:06

Batemans, the Lincolnshire-based brewery and retailer, has opened its first pub in York, the Waggon and Horses in Lawrence Street, situated just outside the picturesque City walls. The Brewers’ ‘Publican of the Year’ winners Paul and Mandy Marshall have moved from Mumby, Lincolnshire to run the pub and its seven en-suite guest rooms. Licensee Paul Marshall says; “Mandy and I like a challenge and moving to a completely new area and being closely involved in the refurbishment has been very rewarding. The pub did not have a good reputation before, so it is up to us to show the community the new, vastly different Waggon and Horses. The guest rooms are decorated to a high standard and will be ideal for parents visiting their children at the local colleges as well as for those coming to local events such as the horse racing.”

There are four bar areas in the pub offering a range of Batemans award-winning cask ales which will include XXXB (Triple XB) and XB throughout the year, cask ale additions will include Batemans Dark Mild and its seasonal ales as well as other guest beers. Paul and Mandy have become members of the LocAle scheme, which will mean that they will always have a cask ale available from within 25 miles of York.

The pub is well-lit and welcoming throughout. The lounge area has sofas, soft chairs and small tables, and the dining area is both spacious and airy with an attractive snug at the back which uses the original tiled floor. The pub will be able to offer an atmospheric meeting room and Wi-Fi is available throughout.

Paul and Mandy will be serving traditional pub food such as Lincolnshire sausage and mash, liver and onions as well as salads and sandwiches for the more health conscious. Customers will also be able to take advantage of the pubs pretty back garden. Those staying in one of the seven guest rooms will be able to enjoy continental and traditional cooked breakfasts. Prices for bed and breakfast start at £65 per night for a double room with en-suite bathroom. For further information go to www.wagonandhorsesyork.co.uk

To mark the opening, Stuart Bateman, managing director and Jaclyn Bateman, marketing director presented Paul and Mandy with a picture of Batemans Brewery which had been signed by their father, George Bateman, who died last year after 52 years as Chairman of this fiercely independent family-run regional Brewery.

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