The Castle Inn in Wolverhampton to undergo £409,900 transformation
Wolverhampton's Castle Inn is the next local Marston’s pub to undergo a major transformation, closing temporarily as it prepares to relaunch on February 11, under the new sports concept, Grandstand, with market-leading big screen technology, menus, and events.
The Castle Inn closes its doors today (January 19) to allow for an exciting refurbishment before reopening as a ‘Grandstand’ sports pub. This transformation represents a significant investment of over £409,900.
The much-loved community pub 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, such as new 3-metre-long and 1.8-metre-tall screens, state-of-the-art sound systems, and flexible tiered seating to guarantee a great view of the action.
A refurbished outdoor area with TV screens will also be added, and locals will be able to order through the all-new Marston’s ‘Order & Pay’ app to ensure they never miss a minute.
The Castle Inn 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.
Pub partner, Chris Cottham, 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 Castle Inn.”
Located in Wednesfield, the Castle Inn is a well-loved community pub, perfectly situated for locals to grab a drink, some food, or catch the latest fixtures after stopping by the nearby Bentley Bridge Retail Park.
Once reopened, the pub will show all key sporting fixtures, including football, rugby, cricket, tennis, F1, darts, horse racing, and more. Regulation dart boards and pool tables will return, alongside new competition leagues and free-to-play recreational sessions.
A new range of bar food has been introduced, perfect for half-time and for sharing. The ‘Match Day Menu’ will feature hand-held bites, such as chicken wings and nachos, sitting alongside pub favourites such as fish and chips and burgers. The Castle Inn has also refreshed its range of drinks, and all draught beer is available in 2-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.
The Grandstand concept follows industry research revealing that 8.5m consumers have watched sports games at the pub, with 86% of fans preferring sports pubs for their atmosphere, better screens and sound, and the chance to connect with friends and family.
Marston’s has selected the Castle Inn for the Grandstand transformation due to its involvement with local sports teams, community groups, and charities. The refurbishment will create an exciting new proposition for local sports fans from Wolverhampton and beyond.
The Castle Inn will close on January 19 and is set to reopen on February 11 with a brand-new look.
