Milton Keynes pub undergoes £270,000 sports venue revamp

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 16:38 · Archive

The Burnt Oak in Milton Keynes is being transformed into a dedicated sports pub with multiple screens and tiered seating.

The Burnt Oak in Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, has temporarily closed for a £270,000 refurbishment to transform it into a dedicated sports venue. The pub will reopen on 4 November under Marston's new Grandstand sports pub concept, designed to create a matchday atmosphere for customers.

The refurbishment includes multiple large screens throughout the venue, an upgraded sound system and flexible tiered seating to ensure clear views of live sporting events. Additional television screens are being installed in the beer garden so sports fans can watch live action from outside. Customers will be able to order food and drinks directly to their tables using the Marston's Order & Pay app, helping them avoid missing key moments during matches.

As part of the revamp, the pub plans to celebrate local sporting achievements by displaying memorabilia and photographs from sports clubs, teams and individuals in the area. Residents are being encouraged to contribute items that showcase the region's sporting history. Pub Partner Alex Gillies said the redevelopment would bring exciting opportunities for both regular customers and first-time visitors, stating: 'We will have some amazing new technology, food and drink offers and events, and we want as many local people to be featured on our walls as possible.'

How it is being reported

• £270,000 revamp to transform Milton Keynes pub into high-tech sports venueA popular Milton Keynes pub is set to undergo a major transformation as part of a £270,000 investment that will see it reopen as a dedicated sports venue next month.Bucks Free Press · 14 Oct, 16:00
• Milton Keynes pub set for £270,000 ‘stadium-style’ refurbishment for sports fansThe much-loved community pub will close temporarily before re-opening as a ‘Grandstand’ sports pub with market-leading technology.MK Citizen · 13 Oct, 11:00

In this story: The Burnt Oak · Milton Keynes · Shenley Brook End · Marston's · Alex Gillies

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