Birmingham pub set for major expansion as part of £750,000 investment

A BIRMINGHAM pub is set for a major upgrade as part of a £750,000 expansion plan.

As part of the scheme, The Plough in Harborne will add a new first floor extension which will be home to two new private dining and meeting rooms, while the ground floor dining capacity will be increased to accommodate an additional 40 covers.

The work, which is set to create 10 new jobs, will culminate in the launch of ‘Upstairs at The Plough’ this November.

‘Upstairs at The Plough’ will be home to two flexible private dining rooms with 30 covers combined. The rooms have been designed to accommodate meetings or conferences with both featuring wi-fi, large flat TV screens and private audio systems. The entire space will also be able to open up to cater for up to 40 people standing.

The ground floor renovations will see the arrival of a new bar which the pub will use to showcase a selection of rare artisan whiskies and a new collection of craft beers. The make-over will also see the arrival of a new pizza kitchen and coffee bar.

The pub’s management has renewed its long term partnership with interior design expert Melony Spencer, of Spencer Swinden to create the new spaces. These have been designed to complement The Plough’s eclectic design.

Adam Johnson, director at The Plough, said: “At The Plough we pride ourselves on the close relationships we enjoy with our regular customers and we take their feedback really seriously. The idea for ‘Upstairs at The Plough’ was born as a result of the regular requests we received to host private events whilst the additional covers and kitchen space downstairs will allow us to develop our menu and product range.

“We’re also introducing a family style sharing menu in the private rooms which will further enable us to cater for growing demand. We’re really excited about the next phase in the business.”