An independent brewer and pub company in Derby has finally started work on creating its first micropub inside a former bank.
Back in October, Derby Brewing Company announced it was about to start converting the ex-NatWest bank branch at Mickleover into a micropub, which will be called The Hole in the Wall.
However, the work was held up due to a “longer delay than expected with the landlord’s builders”.
Now, the firm, which has its own brewery in Derby producing a range of award-winning ales and craft beers, has said the transformation of the former bank has started.
And it has revealed that the new venue will open for business on March 12.
The Hole in the Wall has been a long time in the making. Derby Brewing Company originally received the go-ahead to convert the building back in 2018.
Founded in 2004, the company already operates a number of pubs in the area, including two Derby venues: The Tap, in Derwent Street, and The Greyhound, in Friar Gate. It also has The Kedleston Country House, in Quarndon and The Pig, in Lichfield, Staffordshire.
However, The Hole in the Wall will be the company’s first micropub.
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In a statement, the company said: “After a longer delay than expected with the landlord’s builders we are thrilled to announce that we have now started work on the Hole in the Wall, Mickleover.
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“We have been waiting patiently and we are absolutely thrilled to finally get this exciting project underway.
“The former NatWest bank in the heart of Mickleover will be transformed over the next few weeks into our first micropub.
“The Hole in the Wall will have an upmarket local feel, although slightly smaller than our current pubs.
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“Around 50 thirsty guests can be accommodated with the usual extensive drink’s selection, including our own award-winning ales, hand-selected craft beers, plus artisan spirits, wines of the world and fresh award-winning teas and coffees.
“Food-wise there will be an array of fresh, homemade bar snacks to accompany our drinks range.
“We hope to create something new for Mickleover and we cannot wait to be part of the community.”