MP for Stratford upon Avon and Secretary of State for Education Nadhim Zahawi officially opened the craft ale microbrewery that Publicans Gaynor and Anton Thorpe of the Warwickshire Lad, Wood End, have created alongside local boutique brewer Silhill.
Gaynor and Anthony have been running the Warwickshire Lad, a family-run pub owned by independent pub company Punch Pubs & Co., for more than twelve years. Anthony welcomed Nadhim to their pub on Friday and took him on a full tour of the microbrewery and a preview of their new-look garden area. The couple have completed a significant investment in the microbrewery with Silhill and their garden in readiness for summer trading. Guests visiting the pub can now enjoy the benefits of improved seating, a new patio dining area and lush scenery when sampling the pub’s well-loved food offering, drinks or the new selection of great-tasting ales created on site.
Guests looking to take advantage of the new microbrewery are invited to book one of the specialist tours and lunch packages or hire the space for private functions. During his visit, Nadhim was keen to hear about Anthony’s recent experiences in the hospitality industry and hopes for the future.
Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi MP said: It’s been an absolute pleasure to visit the Warwickshire Lad today to officially launch this great partnership between two local businesses and I’m sure it’s going to prove a hit with the community and visitors to the area.”
Punch Pubs Chief Operating Officer Andy Spencer said: “It’s a great pleasure to join Anthony today and celebrate the opening of such an exciting new venture. The Warwickshire Lad is a fantastic pub, and this recent investment reflects Anthony and Gaynor’s passion for running an epic pub. I would also like to thank Nadhim for taking time out of his busy schedule to be here today. It was great to have the time to share our experiences of the challenges and pressures local hospitality businesses such as the Warwickshire Lad are currently experiencing.”
