New dawn for Kingswinford pub as it closes for major refurbishment

Work has begun on a substantial refurbishment of a Kingswinford pub.

The Mount Pleasant on Cot Lane closed its doors on November 9 to allow for the refurbishment by owners Marston’s, with a significant investment of £255,000 being made to transform the pub into a ‘Grandstand’ sports pub.

Marston’s said the much-loved community pub, which is scheduled to reopen on December 2, will be transformed with new features designed to deliver a stadium-style experience on every visit.

The refurbishment will include the installation of market-leading technology, including multiple massive screens, an immersive state-of-the-art sound system, and flexible tiered seating.

The beer garden will also be refurbished, with new TV screens installed, and locals will be able to order through the Marston’s ‘Order & Pay’ app to ensure they never miss a minute of the action.

The Mount Pleasant will also be decorated with local sports memorabilia and is calling on the community to share photographs and items to help celebrate the achievements of local sports stars and teams, past and present.

Marston’s Operations Manager, Kerry Raworth, said “We will have some amazing new technology, food and drink offers and events, and we want as many local people to be featured on our walls as possible.

“We can’t wait to welcome all our regulars and some new faces in, to see the new and improved Mount Pleasant.”

Once reopened, the pub will show all key sporting fixtures, including football, rugby, cricket, tennis, F1, darts, horse racing, and more.

Regulation dartboards and pool tables will return alongside new competition leagues and free-to-play recreational sessions.

A new range of bar food will be introduced, with the ‘Match Day Menu’ featuring hand-held bites such as chicken wings and nachos, and pub favourites such as fish & chips, grills and burgers.

The Mount Pleasant has also refreshed its range of drinks, with all draught beers available in two-pint cups.

Local sports teams will be able to apply for a ‘Black Card’, giving them access to exclusive offers, endless chips on team nights and rewards for celebrating wins at their local.

Marston’s said it had selected the Mount Pleasant for the Grandstand transformation due to its strong involvement with local sports teams, community groups and charities.