A BLACKBURN pub has been renovated after being snapped up by a national group.
The Knowles Arms, in Pleckgate Road, has been taken over by the Orchid Group, which has invested in the decor, updated the outdoor area and is set to offer more food.
The changes reflect the switch by many pubs to lure in punters with meals.
The Knowles Arms will be run by Jacqueline Elsworth, a manager at Orchid, which bought the pub from Enterprise Inns.
She said: “We have taken a long hard look at every aspect of the pub and altered things where necessary, but without making change for change’s sake.
“With many existing and 24 new members of dedicated and talented staff on board, a homely new look and fantastic food and drink menu we are hoping to become the pub of choice for people across the area.”
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