The confirmed spend includes £280,000 at the Coach & Horses in Mayfair, more than £200,000 at the George Hotel in Cranbrook and £50,000 at The Cottage function space at the Windsor Castle in Carshalton.
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The Faversham based brewer has also reopened the Duke of York in Southwark following a major refurbishment, while work is under way on the Jamaica Clubhouse beneath the Jamaica Wine House in the City of London.
Southwark reopening
The Duke of York in Borough Road, which dates back to around 1800, is now being run by experienced licensees Darren and Janet Wellman.
The pair, who already operate four other Shepherd Neame pubs in and around the capital, have overseen a sympathetic restoration of the building since taking it on in February.
General manager Lorenzo Nicoletti will lead the reopened pub, which offers Sunday roasts, Thai dishes from Pad Thai Boys, traditional pub favourites and live music on some Friday and Saturday evenings.
Nicoletti said: “The great thing about being at The Duke of York is that you get to meet lots of locals. It’s a very lively area. We want to build a little community, we want to make sure everyone is welcome here.”
Recent projects
In Mayfair, Shepherd Neame is carrying out a £280,000 refurbishment of the Grade II listed Coach & Horses, which is said to be the oldest surviving pub in the district.
The Hill Street pub, which dates back to 1744, is due to reopen on 25 August with refreshed décor, new flooring, refurbished toilets, heated awnings and a new food offer centred on flatbreads and charcuterie boards.
In Kent, the brewer has invested more than £200,000 in the George Hotel in Cranbrook, creating a new garden terrace, outdoor bar and refreshed dining and reception areas.
The Grade II listed coaching inn, which dates back to around 1300, is Cranbrook’s only remaining pub and has 12 bedrooms.
At the Windsor Castle in Carshalton, Shepherd Neame has invested £50,000 in the Cottage function space, which is now licensed to host wedding ceremonies.
The upgraded space seats up to 48 guests and includes new flooring, furniture, lighting, air conditioning, refreshed décor and improved audio and projector equipment.
City venue
Work has also started on the Jamaica Clubhouse beneath the Jamaica Wine House, known as the Jampot, near Monument.
The former Todd’s Wine Bar is being reimagined as a cocktail, events and private hire space, with the new venue due to open on 22 September.
Shepherd Neame director of retail operations Shane Godwin said: “This project is about enhancing the site rather than changing what people love about it. The pub upstairs will retain its much loved character, while the new Jamaica Clubhouse will give customers another way to enjoy this iconic location.”
The brewer has also refurbished the Ravens’ Nest bar at Bromley Football Club after extending its pouring rights partnership with the club until 2032.
