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Historic Marlborough pub gets new management after tenant departure

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 11 Nov, 06:00 · Archive

Ian and Liz Watson have retired from running The Bear in Marlborough after 12 and a half years.

Ian and Liz Watson have stepped down from running The Bear in Marlborough after 12 and a half years as tenant licensees. The couple worked their last shift behind the bar on Sunday, 8 November. Melanie Greenaway has now taken over management of the historic pub on High Street.

The Bear has occupied its current site since 1889, though an inn stood there by at least 1757. Arkell's brewery purchased the property in 1987 and continues to operate the eight-bed establishment. The pub was previously run by Trevor Stannard for eight years before the Watsons took over in April 2014, making it the couple's first pub tenancy. Liz brought significant prior pub experience to the role.

Under Greenaway's management, The Bear will operate as an Arkell's managed house rather than a tenant-run operation. A brewery spokesperson confirmed the pub will continue as usual, with breakfast service restarting this weekend and further food options to follow. George Arkell, chairman of the brewery, said: 'We are really excited to have Mel taking over at The Bear. She is a very experienced operator and has run many Arkell's pubs. We are looking forward to continuing to trade in Marlborough.'

Historic Marlborough pub gets new management after tenant departure
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In this story: Ian Watson · Liz Watson · Melanie Greenaway · Arkell's · The Bear · Marlborough

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