{"id":1162256,"date":"2026-08-22T02:08:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T02:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1162256\/"},"modified":"2026-08-22T02:08:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T02:08:15","slug":"bookings-flooding-in-as-salford-pub-reopens-after-600000-revamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1162256\/","title":{"rendered":"Bookings &#8220;flooding in&#8221; as Salford pub reopens after \u00a3600,000 revamp"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> <img width=\"770\" height=\"512\" alt=\"Monton\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  data-attachment-id=\"255101\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.salfordnow.co.uk\/2026\/08\/21\/bookings-flooding-in-as-salford-pub-reopens-after-600000-revamp\/blue-bell-2026-46\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.salfordnow.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/BLUE-BELL-2026-46.jpg?fit=1920%2C1277&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1277\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"BLUE BELL 2026 (46)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Blue Bell pub in Monton.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.salfordnow.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/BLUE-BELL-2026-46.jpg?fit=770%2C512&amp;ssl=1\" nitro-lazy- nitro-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.salfordnow.co.uk\/nitropack_static\/PzAvrrDXymCPRPlzvtjKUfGUbkNoWqdT\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-3bd7204\/i0.wp.com\/www.salfordnow.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/b3054418a6844afa5ec4493392bc9d96.BLUE-BELL-2026-46.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image nitro-lazy\" decoding=\"async\" nitro-lazy-empty=\"\" id=\"MzU4OjEzNA==-1\" data-nitro-empty-id=\"MzU4OjEzNA==-1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzcwIDUxMiIgd2lkdGg9Ijc3MCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1MTIiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+\"\/> <\/p>\n<p><strong>The manager of a popular pub in a leafy part of Salford says bookings have been \u201cflooding in\u201d after a stylish \u00a3600,000 refurbishment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Blue Bell pub in Monton was temporarily closed to allow its bar and dining areas to be refurbished, with new tiling, fixtures, fittings, furniture and decor giving the venue a fresh new look.<\/p>\n<p>The pub welcomed thirsty customers back through its doors for the first time since the renovation today, Friday 21 August.<\/p>\n<p>David Kershaw, the general manager, said bookings have been \u201cflooding in\u201d as eager punters look to secure a table at one of their favourite drinking spots inside the JW Lees-owned boozer.<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-attachment-id=\"255105\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.salfordnow.co.uk\/2026\/08\/21\/bookings-flooding-in-as-salford-pub-reopens-after-600000-revamp\/blue-bell-2026-23\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.salfordnow.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/BLUE-BELL-2026-23.jpg?fit=1920%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"The Blue Bell pub has been \u201cflooded with bookings\u201d since ahead of its reopening.\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;The Blue Bell pub has been \u201cflooded with bookings\u201d since ahead of its reopening.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Blue Bell pub has been \u201cflooded with bookings\u201d since ahead of its reopening.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.salfordnow.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/BLUE-BELL-2026-23.jpg?fit=770%2C514&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\"  nitro-lazy- nitro-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.salfordnow.co.uk\/nitropack_static\/PzAvrrDXymCPRPlzvtjKUfGUbkNoWqdT\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-3bd7204\/i0.wp.com\/www.salfordnow.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/551c58a32ca9e512a2d0783f5e3cdee6.BLUE-BELL-2026-23.jpg\" class=\"size-large wp-image-255105 nitro-lazy\" decoding=\"async\" nitro-lazy-empty=\"\" id=\"MzY2OjEzMzI=-1\" data-nitro-empty-id=\"MzY2OjEzMzI=-1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzcwIDUxNCIgd2lkdGg9Ijc3MCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1MTQiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+\"\/>The Blue Bell pub has been \u201cflooded with bookings\u201d since ahead of its reopening. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe people of Monton had been looking forward to the refurb for a while and I think JW Lees have delivered something special,\u201d he highlighted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow we have added new furniture, a sound system and planters, the outside looks as good as the new inside.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe bookings have been flooding in, so I\u2019d advise people to go online and book a table to avoid any disappointment<br \/>trying the new signature dishes from our new menu.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe look forward to welcoming everyone with cold drinks, hot food and a warm smile at the brand new Blue Bell.\u201d<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-attachment-id=\"255104\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.salfordnow.co.uk\/2026\/08\/21\/bookings-flooding-in-as-salford-pub-reopens-after-600000-revamp\/blue-bell-2026-15\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.salfordnow.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/BLUE-BELL-2026-15.jpg?fit=1920%2C1175&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1175\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"The revamped bar area inside the Blue Bell Monton.\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;The revamped bar area inside the Blue Bell Monton.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The revamped bar area inside the Blue Bell Monton.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.salfordnow.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/BLUE-BELL-2026-15.jpg?fit=770%2C471&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"471\"  nitro-lazy- nitro-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.salfordnow.co.uk\/nitropack_static\/PzAvrrDXymCPRPlzvtjKUfGUbkNoWqdT\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-3bd7204\/i0.wp.com\/www.salfordnow.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/f2fe9fc0578531c6e8b2e75ab059a6f3.BLUE-BELL-2026-15.jpg\" class=\"size-large wp-image-255104 nitro-lazy\" decoding=\"async\" nitro-lazy-empty=\"\" id=\"Mzc0OjEyMTM=-1\" data-nitro-empty-id=\"Mzc0OjEyMTM=-1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzcwIDQ3MSIgd2lkdGg9Ijc3MCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI0NzEiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+\"\/>The revamped bar area inside the Blue Bell Monton. <\/p>\n<p>Sitting at the junction of Monton Green and Monton Road, in the heart of Monton village, the Blue Bell is a natural stopping point for those exploring the area.<\/p>\n<p>Whether walking the towpath of the Bridgewater Canal, browsing the independent shops and cafes along Monton Green, or exploring the wider Eccles and Salford area.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesperson for JW Lees said the popular pub has been \u201cthoughtfully refreshed from the ground up.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRefurbishment works encompassed the entirety of the inside space including the bar and dining areas, with the internal layout opened to create a lighter, more generous space, and smart tiling, new fixtures, fittings, furniture and d\u00e9cor lending an elevated feel to the pub.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe result is a bright, open-plan pub that flows easily from bar to dining areas, while the front and side-facing terrace, fitted out with new furniture, planters and a new sound system, is the perfect spot to enjoy a pint and a bite to eat, whether calling in for a quick lunch or making a real occasion of it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>More information about the Blue Bell pub in Monton can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebellpub.co.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p> Related <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The manager of a popular pub in a leafy part of Salford says bookings have been \u201cflooding 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