The Suffolk-based pub operator and brewer has injected £1m into the Railway pub, located on Liverpool Street, close to the station.
Greene King described the cash injection as a “strategic investment”, adding the redesign at the historic pub was set to transform its exterior and interior and elevate it to become a flagship within the brand.
Revamped
Accessibility throughout the pub has been redesigned to improve customer flow and an accessible toilet has been added.
In addition, the two ground floor bars have been opened up and will now operate in tandem all of the time. The bar on the first floor will be known as ‘The Office’ moving forward and will feature new TVs for live sports and two digital darts lanes.
A new room, known as ‘The Waiting Room’, has also been introduced and will be fully equipped and available to hire for meetings – providing a private space for those looking to base themselves in the heart of the city.
Outside, the exterior has been completely revamped, with an improved outdoors space featuring new seating, a new entrance leading to the upstairs bar and new Greene King pubs branding.
Major investment
Greene King Pubs managing director Zoe Bowley said: “The Railway is an important part of our Greene King pubs brand and over the years has become one of the go-to sites in the local area for those travelling in and out of Liverpool Street station.
“This major investment will help to reaffirm the pub’s position on Liverpool St, where it stands proudly at the forefront of city’s hustle and bustle, retaining nods to its rich history and transforming for the modern-day guest – whether they’re visiting for breakfast, business meetings, kerb-side drinks or to watch live sports.”
The pub, which has foundations dating back to 1736 and was originally called the Cow House before being renamed the Railway in 1804, will reopen on Friday 21 February.
