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The Observatory, Blackburn
Davenport is no stranger to the pub trade, having worked for Thwaites for many years in its managed houses division before taking on the tenancy of another pub, and later a position with independent ale association, Cask Marque.
She won Thwaites’ ‘manager of the year’, ‘best beer and cider’, and National Home Office Scheme, ‘Best Bar None’ for the region.
She hosts beer and cellar management courses and is an expert in beer and food pairing.
Davenport continued: “I’ve spent much of my career in pubs advising pub managers and discussing how to successfully run a pub business, but what I really love is being behind a bar myself.
“I have a passion for the trade, which I hope will shine through in my management of the Observatory. We take the utmost care in our food and drink selections and have specifically designed the new menu to reflect that local pride.”