A former brewery behind a village pub has been turned into a place to eat, enjoy music, and have a good laugh. The building was previously used by the Old Sawley Brewing Co. before its closure last year.

Located in the back garden of the White Lion pub, in Tamworth Road, Sawley, the space has been turned into a restaurant and event space called The Old Brewery. The doors opened on Monday, November 3.

The room has its own bar , kitchen, a stage for live acts and, within the next few days, a giant TV screen will be installed for showing sport plus pictures of famous singers will be added for decoration.

The thriving pub was taken over last year by the independent pub company Punch Pubs & Co. Alistair Morrell, who had worked there for several years, became tenant after the takeover

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