The Anchor, in Canewdon, Essex
After a two-week refurbishment Brian Cowie and his partner Natalie Russell are "giving locals their pub back".
In addition to a £35,000 investment from NewRiver, the couple invested both financially and emotionally to make The Anchor a more welcome place for regulars and new customers to enjoy a drink by the open fire.
The bar area received a full refurbishment, including a new colour scheme, while retaining the feel of a traditional village local.