Abingdon pub changes management seven months after refurbishment

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

The Blue Boar in Abingdon has come under new management just seven months after reopening under previous operators. The grade II listed building in Bath Street had reopened in February under owners Punch Taverns, operating under the Unity Social Brand, following a major refurbishment.

The refurbishment added large sports screens and a yard at the back to make the pub more attractive to customers. The then-manager Craig Waters said the changes were well received by patrons.

An announcement on the pub's social media pages released on Wednesday, October 22 signalled the change. The statement said the Blue Boar was 'now back open under new management' but gave no details about the new managers or why the previous team left. Patrons reacted with surprise to the news.

How it is being reported

• Town pub under new management just months after last takeoverThe Blue Boar in Abingdon has 'reopened under new management' just seven months after a major takeover and refurbishment.Oxford Mail · 22 Oct, 20:00
• Town pub under new management just months after last takeoverThe Blue Boar in Abingdon has 'reopened under new management' just seven months after a major takeover and refurbishment.Oxfordshire Guardian · 22 Oct, 20:00

In this story: The Blue Boar · Abingdon · Punch Taverns · Craig Waters · Unity Social Brand · Bath Street

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