Publican Scott Westlake, supported by his green-fingered family and talented pub team, has transformed the pubs’ car park and field into a vibrant, well zoned outdoor trading space that is central to the pubs’ business and ongoing success.
Team pride
The team take great pride in tending the garden and adding new features to make it even more special for customers.
The two-tiered garden at the Myrtle Tavern, which is located in a conservation area in Leeds, offers a range of attractions and spaces which provide a year-round oasis for a range of ages and occasions.
The pub’s upper tier terrace, which accommodates around 120 people, features The Lodge bar, with a wonderful view across a lovely cricket pitch, cosy wooden huts and stunning planting (including lots which are pollinator friendly ). Many of its carefully cultivated plants have wonderful associations to customers.
Spectacular events
The bottom tier garden includes a recently revamped play area, stunning marquee complete with new private Aspall garden; a converted horsebox food trailer for special events catering (housed in a new sheltered area), a wildlife pond, greenhouse (where young guests can pick tomatoes ), potting shed and gin garden. There is also an enchanted woodland trail and rabbits for young guests to enjoy.
The Myrtle’s garden facilities are set up for all seasons, with its heated marquee and The Lodge bar playing host to an ever-growing number of private events, such as birthday parties and baby showers.
The garden also plays a key role in the pubs’ spectacular festive events, including it family-focused ‘Miracle on Myrtle Square’.
