North Yorkshire operator opens seventh venue
J&S Pub Company has opened its seventh venue after taking on its fifth Star Pubs & Bars site.
North Yorkshire multiple operator J&S Pub Company, run by James and Stacy Durham, has opened its seventh venue after taking on its fifth Star Pubs & Bars site.
Mist in Scarborough has been through a £205,000 joint refurbishment with Star, transforming the wet-led high street business into a traditional Irish pub named McGinty’s.
The J&S Pub Company portfolio consists of different types of pub, ranging from sports bars to village locals. McGinty’s is J&S Pub Company’s second Irish bar, following the success of The Golden Lion in Whitby.
“If McGinty’s does well, we will roll it out as a brand across more locations in Yorkshire and the north east," says James. "The staff we recruit determines the speed of our growth. We find our managers first and then look for sites to suit them. In the case of McGinty’s, we have a couple from Dublin running it.
“There is a real gap in the market for pubs that appeal to an older demographic who want to dress up and make an occasion of going out. Its harking back to days gone by. McGinty’s is far from the gimmicky Irish bars that were around 20-30 years ago. We wanted to bring a traditional all Irish bar to Scarborough, designed by Irish and run by Irish, offering top quality service, with traditional Irish folk music playing in the background and live music on select nights throughout the year.”
J&S Star pubs sites include The Golden Lion, The Commercial, Scarborough, The Ramshill Hotel, Scarborough, and The Nag’s Head in Scalby.
“James and Stacey are experienced and accomplished operators who really understand the hospitality scene in Scarborough," says Dave Rowland, business development manager at Star Pubs & Bars. "We are delighted to have completed a joint investment with them to transform a tired pub into an authentic Irish bar. The opening is well timed as the spring summer season is commencing in this famous seaside resort. McGinty’s is looking to attract a broad clientele with its eclectic drinks range coupled with regular live music. I wish them every success for the future. “
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