BLACK Country Ales, which is opening a new pub in the former Droitwich Working Men’s Club building, has appealed for help in finding a new name for the venue.
Speaking to the Standard after being asked what the new pub would be called, Black Country Ales’ managing director Graham Manwaring said: “We are very excited about Droitwich and are looking forward to delivering a Black Country Ales pub for the local residents and our customers from further afield.
“We do not have a name for the premises at the moment, so it would be quite exciting to hear what locals would like it to be named.”
We reported over the weekend that the popular brewery and pub chain would be taking over the building after the club closed its doors in March.
Black Country Ales said: “Droitwich has a strong tradition of community venues and alehouses, serving local residents and visitors drawn to the town, with spaces like this central to everyday life over many years.
“Our intention is to respect and celebrate the heritage of the former Working Men’s Club by carefully looking after its character, while bringing it into use as a traditional real ale pub.
“The aim is to serve local regulars and visitors alike, and to ensure the building continues to play an active role in the town’s community for years to come.”
Paul Richards, the chairman of the Bromsgrove, Redditch and Droitwich branch of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) welcomed the news.
He said: “It’s great to see another addition to the Droitwich pub scene and it’s fantastic to see the venue will continue as a licensed premises.
“We are looking forward to it opening.
“It will also be interesting to find out which names will be suggested by local people.”
What do you think the new-look Black Country Ales pub should be called? Email: [email protected] with your ideas.
