Torquay pub closes for £420,000 refurbishment

The Wighton in Torbay is due to receive a £420,000 complete refurbishment, with the end result set to emphasise its ‘warm, timeless country pub atmosphere’.

The transformation will see a new Farrow & Ball colour palette introduced into the venue, alongside wall panelling and bespoke tiling.

A new homely ‘snug’ section will be added to the bar featuring cosy Chesterfield seating.

Additionally, there will be updates to the al fresco dining area.

Yuri Solecki, general manager of The Wighton, said: “We are so excited to announce that The Wighton at Torbay will be receiving a refresh.

"We have invested over £420k into breathing new life into The Wighton.

"The pub is much loved by its regulars, and we can't wait to welcome everybody back on October 17."

Situated on the outskirts of Torquay, The Wighton at Torbay is named after one of the last Watson-class sailing lifeboats to be stationed in the area.

The Wighton is a pub-restaurant serving a menu of British pub classics alongside items with a modern twist, such as home-made chicken and chorizo kebab, oven-baked garlic flatbread, crumbled feta cheese and pomegranate seed salad, honey, fruity chilli sauce and seasoned fries, antipasti boards, and soy glazed salmon.

The pub serves a variety of cocktails, a premium lager range and a large selection of G&Ts.

The Wighton at Torbay’s beer garden allows guests to drink or dine alfresco, while the spacious and modern interior offers a relaxed dining experience.

The new look is set to elevate the pub’s interior to suit all occasions, from ‘casual lunches to special celebrations’.

With more than 1,600 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales, Marston’s sites range from traditional local pubs to family-friendly pub restaurants.

The Wighton closed for refurbishment last week and will reopen on Monday, October 17.

Ahead of the reopening, guests will be able to enjoy 50 per cent off food as part of its soft launch, available to guests from Friday, October 14, to Sunday, October – with limited slots available to book online shortly.

For more information, visit www.wightonpubtorquay.co.uk