A York pub has closed and is shrouded in scaffolding as it prepares for a major makeover and a bold new look.
We reported earlier this year that the Golden Lion on Church Street wanted to go green as part of a general renewal.
Plans to turn the outside of the pub green with a new sign in gold lettering were approved by City of York Council.
Now owners Greene King have closed the Golden Lion to invest six figures in the property and give it a makeover.
The pub set to officially reopen its doors on Friday 30 October.
A Greene King spokesperson said: “The much-loved pub will retain all its historic character while some modern-day comforts are added as part of the project.
“There will be improvements both inside and out to boost the pub’s appeal.”
They said its live music and DJ nights will be back when it reopens, along with the roof terrace where people can gather for alfresco drinks and dining.
The Golden Lion was originally the home of a wealth cotton trader and was first licensed to sell ale in 1771.
In 1971, the year of York’s 1900th anniversary, it was extensively modernised and renamed The Nineteenth Hundred. However in 1983, following a minor re-fit and by popular request the pub was back to being the Golden Lion.
York Camra describes the Golden Lion as having “a cosy, country feel, with stained wood floors, a large wooden bar and pictures of old York on the walls.
“One of the best selections of real ale and pub food in the city makes this a popular pub.”
The Golden Lion is on the lookout for people to join its team in the kitchen and bar with full- and part-time job opportunities. More details here.