The New Clarence
The New Clarence has undergone a £200k renovation which included:
- installing insulation and LED lighting to make the building more efficient
- an accessible toilet has been added
- the bar area has been redecorated
- the cellar and kitchen have been reinstated.
- structural work to make the roof safe
- the beer garden has been transformed
Once the pub and kitchen have reopened the Steering Committee will start work on fundraising to bring the function room back in to use. This will involve levelling the whole of the upstairs, installing a lift and an accessible toilet.
The function room is going to be double the height and width it used to be. It will be a spectacular space for community groups to meet and hold events, for gigs and for parties. Watch this space.
The New Clarence phone number is 07543494843
Email: newclarencepub.gmail.com
Graphic showing what the enlarged, double height function room will look like
Community owned pubs are more sustainable
There are over 170 Community owned pubs in the UK. Community pubs are more sustainable than commercially run pubs because their purpose is to serve the community, not make a profit.
The Landlords of pubs owned by breweries and pub companies have to pay rent to operate the pub. They are also 'tied' in to selling product provided by the pub company which they have to buy at a significant mark up.
Community owned and run pubs don't have to pay rent to anyone and they are 'free houses' which means they are free to buy their beer and food from any supplier. They can also benefit from substantial discounts on business rates.
Find the New Clarence
Google map screen shot showing the location of the pub in the City Centre and zoomed in to the New Town
