{"id":531099,"date":"2025-10-27T12:42:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T12:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/531099\/"},"modified":"2025-10-27T12:42:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T12:42:20","slug":"popular-greater-manchester-pub-reopens-after-undergoing-major-makeover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/531099\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular Greater Manchester pub reopens after undergoing major makeover"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There will be a pub quiz every Sunday at the Greater Manchester pub<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_Parsonage-Leigh-Ribbon-Cutting-with-Thelma-and-Bert-Tolley.jpg\" alt=\"The Parsonage pub has reopened to the public after a huge renovation\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>The Parsonage pub has reopened to the public after a huge renovation(Image: Supplied)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">A family-friendly pub in Greater Manchester has reopened to the public after undergoing a major six-figure makeover.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">The Parsonage, located in Leigh, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/wigan\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Wigan<\/a>, reopened on October 24, and will offer new opportunities for pub goers throughout the remainder of the year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Located in Parsonage Retail Park just a short walk from Leigh Sports Village, the Hungry Horse pub &#8211; part of pub company and brewer Greene King &#8211; offers a new experience for punters following the renovation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Key features of the makeover include the transformation of the pub\u2019s interior with an open plan restaurant, an extended bar area, new furniture and a bright new colour scheme.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_parsonage-pub.jpg\" alt=\"The pub has undergone a major renovation\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>The pub has undergone a major renovation(Image: Greene King)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">The Parsonage has also introduced a new self-serve coffee machine so guests can help themselves to a hot beverage during their visit to the pub.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Following the investment, the Parsonage\u2019s sports viewing offering has been increased with the installation of upgraded TV and sound systems, providing sports enthusiasts with the ultimate spot to keep up with the latest fixtures across Sky Sports and TNT Sports.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Join our Manchester Food and Drink WhatsApp group <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/G0NgkbF3lAgA3Y01SeXq6t\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"HERELink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Those punters with a competitive socialising streak can also challenge friends and family to a game on the pub\u2019s new darts lane.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">The Parsonage is offering a brand new seasonal menu this autumn which features Crispy Chicken Strips Nachos, The Smoky Rancher Burger and a Katsu Curry Feast.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Guests will be able to visit The Parsonage from 9am every day, offering a breakfast menu with a wide range of options including a Big Brekkie Roll, Waffles Benedict and a Frozen Smoothie Bowl.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">To celebrate the relaunch, the Parsonage invited regular customers Thelma and Bert Tolley to cut the ribbon marking the pub\u2019s official reopening. The Parsonage also donated to rugby club Leigh RUFC as part of its efforts to support local community initiatives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Josh Powell, general manager at the Parsonage, said: \u201cWe are delighted to be unveiling the Parsonage\u2019s brand-new look and feel this October following a month-long investment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">&#8220;We know how much the pub means to the local community, and with a revitalised interior, a delicious new menu and an upgraded sports offering, we are here to serve up fantastic experiences to guests of all ages, no matter the occasion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">&#8220;Come on down and visit us today!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761568940_962_0_parsonage-pub.jpg\" alt=\"The pub is now reopened to the public\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>The pub is now reopened to the public(Image: Google Maps)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Following its reopening the Parsonage has an array of entertainment for friends and families to enjoy, with upcoming events including children\u2019s Halloween Breakfasts and a new general knowledge pub quiz every Sunday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">For more information and to make a booking, you can visit the Parsonage\u2019s website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There will be a pub quiz every Sunday at the Greater Manchester pubThe Parsonage pub has reopened to&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":531100,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8813],"tags":[748,393,4884,2465,8937,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-531099","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-manchester","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-england","10":"tag-great-britain","11":"tag-manchester","12":"tag-pubs-and-bars","13":"tag-uk","14":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115446189895842985","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/531099","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=531099"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/531099\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/531100"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=531099"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=531099"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=531099"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}