Dun Cow brand heads to Newcastle
Sunderland businessman Paul Callaghan is helping to breath new life into one of Tyneside’s best-loved bars.
Last orders was called at The Brandling pub, in Jesmond’s Brandling Village, in March, but the venue has now been taken over by operators Pub Culture – which is backed by Paul –and has undergone undertake a fit out in order to relaunch as ‘The Dun Cow at Jesmond.’
Paul, who is one of four founding members of Pub Culture, said: “Jesmond is a vibrant, exciting part of Newcastle, and we see huge potential for this latest venue, which we are delighted to add to our portfolio.
“We have named the pub after one of our other venues, which has a traditional feel to it and will deliver a similar proposition to its customers a fantastic selection of real ale, great food and a programme of live music, comedy nights and other excellent cultural entertainment.
“The name Pub Culture captures the ethos of our business, which is not only about creating high quality pubs, but places that celebrate culture and local talent. We are passionate about our pubs being friendly meeting places that add to the communities they serve – great venues where we serve excellent ales and play fantastic music to create a really special experience.
“The Dun Cow at Jesmond will be built around the same successful model we have put in place in our other venues, while retaining the charm and uniqueness that made it so popular in its heyday. We are hugely excited to open our doors.”