Brakspear completes £250,000 redevelopment of Henley pub

14th April 2011, 10:28am

Brakspear pub The White Hart in Nettlebed near Henley-on-Thames has completed a £250,000 redevelopment which has seen a remodelling of the drinking and dining areas, the introduction of the Tailor Made Steaks (TMS) concept and a redesign of two letting rooms.

The pub is the third Brakspear site for Tailor Made Steaks (TMS) founders Ted Docherty and Dion Korving, and the second to offer the TMS menu.

The redevelopment of The White Hart has transformed it from a traditional village inn into a light and airy pub-restaurant-hotel. The design combines the building's historical character – parts of it dates back to Tudor times. In addition to the 120 cover restaurant, the pub now includes two informal drinking and dining areas and a fully-equipped conference room.

And 10 of the pub's 12 letting rooms have been given a minor makeover, while two have had a more "dramatic" overhaul, creating a design blueprint that will be rolled out to other pubs adding or upgrading their accommodation.

Brakspear is also awaiting planning approval for six further letting rooms at The White Hart, and if granted these will be completed later this year.

The pub's food offer is focused on its steaks.  Customers 'tailor make' their meal by selecting their preferred cut and weight of steak from a dedicated counter in the restaurant, with advice from an expert member of staff. The steak is then cooked to their liking and served with their choice of sauce, vegetables and other side orders.  

The food menu also lists chicken and fish dishes, burgers, a range of sandwiches and vegetarian options. Drinks include a selection of wines from around the world and beers including Brakspear Bitter, Oxford Gold, Pilsner Urquell and Symonds cider on draught as well as a range of premium bottled beers. 

Tom Davies, Brakspear chief executive, said: "We're delighted with the results of our investment in The White Hart, and pleased to be working once again with Ted and Dion, whose talent for developing successful pubs has been evident in the other Brakspear sites they operate.  

"We're confident the site will be a popular local pub for residents of Nettlebed as well a destination food restaurant and a boutique hotel for overnight stays and weekend breaks."  

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