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Pubs serve up some eggs-traordinary fun for Easter weekend

Pubs serve up some eggs-traordinary fun for Easter weekend

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EASTER excitement is descending on two Warwickshire pubs where there will be some eggs-tra tasty surprises for younger guests.

On Saturday, April 16th eagle-eyed visitors to The Bell Inn in Ladbroke and The Castle at Edgehill can earn themselves a chocolatey treat by taking part in the pub’s first Easter Egg Hunt.

As part of the exclusive free event, between 3-5pm, children will be invited to colour in an activity sheet as they spot a host of painted wooden eggs hidden around the premises.

Easter egg hunt, The Castle at Edgehill, The Bell at Ladbroke, Freespirit Pubs
The Bell Inn, Ladbroke

There will also be the opportunity to take up the challenge of designing their own unique egg creation, the overall winners of which will be announced on Easter Monday and will receive a Cadbury’s Easter egg.

On Easter Sunday, April 17th, Thom Kirkpatrick will take the spotlight at The Bell with a live music set in the pub garden. Street food will be available to purchase from the Freespirit Food Truck between 6-8.30pm.

The Bell reopened as a steakhouse a few weeks ago following a takeover by the Freespirit Pub Company, owned by Mark Higgs.

The Bell Inn is currently open Wednesday to Sunday, serving food 12-2.30pm and 6-8.45pm and 12-4pm on Sundays.

Visit: https://bellinnatladbroke.co.uk/ for further information.

Easter egg hunt, The Castle at Edgehill, The Bell at Ladbroke, Freespirit Pubs
The Castle at Edgehill

As well as boasting an award-winning restaurant and four-star accommodation, The 17th-century Castle at Edgehill is also home to the new Pinnock Gin micro-distillery and Castle Gin School.

The Castle restaurant is currently open Monday-Friday 12-2.30pm and 6-8.30pm; Saturday 12-8.30pm and Sunday 12-4pm. Afternoon Tea is also available, by pre-order only, Monday-Friday between 3-5pm.

Visit: www.castleatedgehill.co.uk

Other venues under the Free Spirit Pub ownership are: The Sun Inn, Hook Norton; The Seven Stars. Marsh Baldon and The Red Lion at Hellidon.

Ringing in the changes at The Bell

Ringing in the changes at The Bell

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From left – Dave Paul (front of house), Dani Mitova (GM), Bonny Cannon (front of house) and Kelly Jeacock (front of house)

A popular village pub in Warwickshire has reopened its doors as a steakhouse following a takeover by the Freespirit Pub Company.

The Bell Inn in Ladbroke is welcoming visitors again a few weeks after the departure of its previous landlords on New Year’s Eve.

The Bell is the fifth and latest business to join The Free Spirit Pub portfolio, which is under the ownership of Mark Higgs. The others are The Sun Inn, Hook Norton; The Red Lion at Hellidon; The Castle at Edgehill and The Seven Stars in Marsh Baldon.

Mark said: “The pub had operated as more of a restaurant experience for the last few years and we have changed it to a steakhouse and Village Pub.

“The plan is to really connect back with the local community, hold regular live music and foodie events. We’re very much looking forward to the summer ahead.”

The meat cuts are sourced from Carpenter’s Farm near Warmington and dry-aged for maximum flavour. But the menu all features a selection of classic pub favourites including Haddock and Chips, Burger, Chef’s Pie as well as  vegetarian and vegan options.

The bar stocks a variety of local ales, draught beers and ciders alongside a wide selection of wines, spirits and cocktails.

Mark added: “The steakhouse is a new idea on the food front for Freespirit and we want to push the wonderful connection we have with local farmer Robert Leech from Carpenter’s Farm, where he raises his own Short Horn Beef Herd and butchers himself within his Farm Shop.

“We will showcase his fabulous beef alongside other Home Comforts and Day boat fish from Devon and Cornwall.”

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The Bell team is being headed up by General Manager Dani Mitova, who has grown up in hospitality, her parents running steakhouses for 30 years.

Dani, who has spent five years with Freespirit since moving from Bulgaria, said: “I think people are really happy to have their pub back. We believe it’s not just about the service. We like to deliver an experience to people.

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“The Bell Inn champions the traditional British steak house – familiar, unpretentious and above all else, welcome to all. We want to become the best independent steak house in the region.”

The Bell Inn is currently open Wednesday to Sunday, serving food 12-2.30pm and 6-8.45pm.

Visit here for further information.

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