A POPULAR pub that has recently reopened following a major six-month renovation has been given a “new lease of life”.
The Cat & Fiddle in Lyndhurst Road at Hinton Admiral welcomed back guests at the end of last month after being taken over by Vintage Inns.
Boasting a brighter, more contemporary look, following a £2 million renovation which has seen the pub undergo a complete transformation.
The pub new features a new garden and new private dining area.
General manager, Tom Learmont, said: “We’re so thrilled to welcome both our regulars and first-time guests to the Cat & Fiddle, to experience our refreshed, new look.
“Whether you’re looking for a picturesque location to enjoy high-quality dining or a cosy fire to warm up to with a drink, our pub has it covered.”
In addition to lunch and dinner, the pub now offers a brunch menu which boasts a selection of popular dishes on Saturdays and Sundays, with more days to be added in the summer.
Plus, the new dinner menu will offer delicious, freshly cooked dishes including chargrilled skewers, stonebaked pizzas, steaks and roasts available on Sundays.
Guests can also sample the extensive selection of wines, gins, craft beers and cocktails.
The Cat & Fiddle is more than 400 years old and is said to be one of the oldest pubs in England.
Having been a hospice run by the monks of Christchurch Priory in the 11th Century, to then being the meeting place of smugglers and highwaymen in the 19th Century, The Cat & Fiddle has a wealth of history.
The Cat & Fiddle is also dog-friendly and pets are greeted with blankets, water and treats.
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