Popular pub opens its doors again following a £265,000 revamp
A popular pub in East Worthing is open again following a £265,000 refurbishment.
The Smugglers Return, in Ham Road, reopened last week. Now a part of the award-winningCraftUnionPubCompany, the pub ‘is ready to showcase its new look to everyone in the area’. The investment in the 1920s-era pub, has seen changes made to the interior and exterior, giving it a ‘modern look with a light, airy feel and new fixtures and fittings’.
Big-screen TVs have been installed so customers can enjoy Sky Sports and BT Sports, with darts boards and a pool table among the new additions.
Andy Deeprose, who operates the pub with his wife Angie, said: “The Smugglers Return is a huge part of my life, and I am so pleased to see it looking so wonderful with its new look. The investment has really breathed a new lease of life into the pub and I am so excited for its future.”
Andy first started working in the industry after meeting Angie, who grew up in family run pubs. The couple took on the Smugglers Return a decade ago and, while Andy will be at the pub every day, Angie will be helping out alongside working at the couple's second venue.
The pub, which was named the Herald & Gazette Pub of the Year in 2016, will be bringing back the same team of staff and is ‘excited to welcome new and old faces’,
Andy added: “We want everyone to feel as welcome as possible, and to enjoy what we have going on from our drinks offering and entertainment. We have a great selection of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks, which we are sure you will enjoy.
“The community of Worthing is great, and we hope the Smugglers Return can be a place for all, no matter the occasion. The team and I are pleased to have the doors open and show everyone our new look.”
A host of entertainment, including open-mic nights, quiz nights, and live music, has been lined up. During the week, Andy and the team will also be welcoming local darts and pool teams.
The pub will also be holding a reopening launch party weekend from tomorrow to Sunday.
For more information, visit facebook.com/thesmugglersreturn and the pub’s website, craftunionpubs.com/smugglersreturn-worthing