Shroppie Fly reopens with impressive new look

The Shroppie Fly reopens today after a major refurbishment and AudlemOnline suspects that customers will be very pleased, indeed impressed, with the new-look pub.

Those that attended a preview last night felt the refurbishment had struck exactly the right balance – a brighter, far more comfortable feel with a big increase in seating, including attractive upholstered banquettes, while retaining the pub's character including the unique 'narrow boat' bar, but with modifications that have helped create a more open feel.

Most notable is a stone flagged floor covering much of the pub although a carpeted area has been kept to the far right of the pub beyond the fire, now a wood burning 'stove' rather than the open fire of old.

The wall decor includes a 'wallpaper-style' large map of the canal from Nantwich to Market Drayton, focussing, of course, on Audlem and includes a selection of local scenes while the many framed pictures include a history of the pub and of Audlem.

Lessee Tim Joudrey said he was delighted with transformation, as was Keith Roberts of Punch Taverns. Tim said the emphasis was now much more on traditional food – more on the menu shortly. Notably, the pool table has gone, replaced with an attractive wooden seating area.

The pub will be run by Tracy and Wayne who were welcomed to the local business community by many guests including Lord Combermere licensees Allan and Jo.

Seven real ale pumps show a commitment to traditional pub values while the menu focusses on chargrill and brasserie dishes plus pub classics. Food prices look keen with a classic beefburger, served with fries and salad garnish, at just £4.95.

Brasserie dishes such as Liver & Bacon, Three Lincolnshire Style Sausages and Belly Pork are all priced at £6.50 with Lamb Shank the most expensive in this section of the menu, priced at £10.75. Steaks are to be a speciality – indeed a new char grill can, we were told, cope with up to sixty steaks at a time. An 8oz Sirloin is £11.75 and a similar weight Rib Eye is £12.50.

There will be daily specials and Tim Joudrey added that the pub plans to serve breakfast in the summer season which should be very popular with the many boaters visiting Audlem.

Visitors and residents will, we are sure, be equally pleased with the new look, indeed transformation. After a very difficult time for the pub earlier in the year, Audlem now has another business to be proud of.

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