The Crown Inn, Theale, reopens after complete refurbishment

The Crown Inn on Church Street in Theale is run by married couple Jodi and Mark Gallimore.

Jodi explained the pair already own The Bull in Theale and bought The Crown Inn in April this year.

She explained it had fallen into "disrepair" and "needed a lot doing to it".

Before

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Before

In just 30 days, their team has worked to completely transform the pub.

Jodi explained when they bought the pub there was water damage inside and no electrics worked properly.

Before

The team worked hard to gut the inside of the pub, sand the floor and paint.

There is also a new back bar area and new beer lines.

Now

Outside, there is a new stretched canopy which will be in use all year round.

There will be side protection in the winter.

Jodi said: "We have had an amazing team.

"So many people have been involved in making it happen. We couldn’t have done it without them.”

The pub reopened on Monday, May 24, and the outside opened on Wednesday, May 26.

Now

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Jodi explained the kitchen is being refitted and once this is complete the pub will be serving food such as tapas.

This is expected within two to three weeks' time.

Jodi added: "We just wanted to create a real nice space where people could come out and enjoy each other’s company."

She said: "Everyone involved has felt really, really proud of what we have achieved."

Jodi recommended people book a table if they would like to visit this weekend.