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Regulars of 50 years cut ribbon as Royal George reopens

Richard and June Proctor, who have frequented the Colchester Road pub for half a century, officially reopened the venue following its six-figure makeover.

Richard and June Proctor, who have frequented the Colchester Road pub for half a century, officially reopened the venue following its six-figure makeover
Richard and June Proctor, who have frequented the Colchester Road pub for half a century, officially reopened the venue following its six-figure makeover(Greene King)

The details: The Flaming Grill pub welcomed customers back on Monday, 14 April, after an extensive, 6-figure refurbishment that included:

  • Improvements to interior décor

  • Additional indoor and outdoor seating

  • A garden makeover

  • A new TV viewing area for sports fans

New interior at the Royal George in Ipswich
New interior at the Royal George in Ipswich(Greene King)
The Royal George beer garden
The Royal George beer garden(Greene King)

What they're saying: "This refurbishment has allowed us to enhance every aspect of our offering to our customers. We hope our visitors will enjoy the new look and feel, and we can't wait to welcome them back," said Ian Andrews, general manager at the Royal George.

What's next: The venue is introducing several promotional offers throughout the week, including two mains for £13.99 Monday-Friday, buy one get one free cocktails on Fridays and Saturdays, and sizzling steak deals from £8.99 Monday-Wednesday.

The bottom line: While the six-figure investment has transformed the physical space, the Royal George's reopening ceremony reminds us that a pub's greatest asset remains the loyal patronage of customers who have made it part of their lives for decades.

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