Prospect Pubs & Bars opens fifth site

The Joiners Arms, a Grade II-listed property in the village of Bloxham, near Banbury, has reopened its doors following a major refurbishment by new owners Prospect Pubs & Bars.

Led by Dan Shotton and Mark Draper, who sold Redcomb Pubs Ltd to Young’s in 2019, Prospect now has five pubs within its growing portfolio.  

The new look Joiners Arms features a new orangery restaurant alongside snug and bar areas, and a private dining room with a combined space for up to 130 diners.

Outside features a new and extended 70-cover terraced patio, plus a hidden garden and a large children’s play area.

General manager Sian Smith heads up the new team at The Joiners Arms, which aims to bring a sense of community back to the pub.

“We’re so excited to finally be able to open our doors and bring The Joiners back to the community of Bloxham and beyond," says Smith. "We’ve been bowled over by the enthusiastic and supportive response we’ve had so far from locals to our reopening, and the very positive feedback we’ve received in terms of how the place looks and the new food and drinks menu that we’re putting into place." 

The menu at The Joiners Arms has been developed by head chef Mario James. Dishes include braised beef cheeks in red wine with creamed horseradish potato, braised shallots and roasted baby carrots; and lemon and chive crumb Cornish monkfish scampi served with skinny fries, rocket, shaved parmesan, lobster mayonnaise and charred lemon. 

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