Chippenham pub closes for refurbishment after sale to Punch Pubs
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 06:15 · Archive
The Flying Monk in Chippenham has been sold to Punch Pubs and will close on 2 November for refurbishment and rebranding.
The Flying Monk in Chippenham's Market Place has been sold to Punch Pubs. The pub will close on Monday, 2 November for refurbishment and relaunch under the Unity Social brand, with a planned reopening on Monday, 7 December, provided work is completed on time.
The sale follows news that the pub was bought from Gary Burlison of Burlison Inns. Landlord Justin Comley and his partner Sam Compton described the news as 'very sad' and said there were no guarantees they would remain after the changes.
The current team urged customers to support the pub throughout October. Scheduled events continue, including meat raffles, Halloween rock and roll bingo and a Halloween drag show.
The announcement prompted tributes from customers, many praising the team for creating a welcoming pub and contributing to Chippenham's social and cultural life. Customer Nathan Charles Brown said the Flying Monk had transformed the town centre in recent years through its support for community events, live music and performances, as well as its beer selection.
Brown urged the new owners to recognise the importance of the people behind the business, saying: 'The business you bought is not bricks and mortar but is people.' Other customers described the pub as a second home, praising its friendly atmosphere and saying people felt welcome and safe there.
How it is being reported
- Pub that 'transformed' town centre set for major changes after saleRegulars at a town centre pub in Wiltshire fear losing familiar faces as the pub prepares to close for refurbishment next month.Wiltshire Times · 12 Oct, 05:00
- Pub that 'transformed' town centre set for major changes after saleRegulars at a town centre pub in Wiltshire fear losing familiar faces as the pub prepares to close for refurbishment next month.Swindon Advertiser · 12 Oct, 05:00
- Pub that 'transformed' town centre set for major changes after saleRegulars at a town centre pub in Wiltshire fear losing familiar faces as the pub prepares to close for refurbishment next month.Gazette & Herald · 12 Oct, 05:00
In this story: Flying Monk · Chippenham · Punch Pubs · Justin Comley · Gary Burlison · Sam Compton · Nathan Charles Brown
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