Wells & Co. continues investment into French pub estate

Two Wells & Co. pub sites in Bordeaux have reopened following almost £400k in renovations.

Operating 19 sites in France across nine cities, the latest investment underlines the Group’s commitment to investing into its French estate, completing both refurbishments in a matter of weeks.

The Houses of Parliament (£155k) and The Market Tavern (£244k) have both undergone extensive renovations, creating modern and welcoming environments for customers as well as ensuring the sites continue to appeal from the high street.   

The Houses of Parliament, located in downtown Bordeaux, has seen the introduction of interactive darts as well as upgraded audio and visual equipment, making the pub the city’s go-to venue for live sports action.

Additional works at the Houses of Parliament include the introduction of a new bar backfitting, new furniture throughout the site, external decoration and re-signage.

Nearby, The Market Tavern has seen a near quarter of a million-pound makeover, with the venue being transformed to increase capacity. The former cellar has been demolished to open up trade space and create more and comfier customer seating. A redesign of the site layout has also been completed, creating a new stand-alone kitchenette and glass wash zone. A new bar counter and backfitting, new furniture and a redecoration throughout the site completed the refurbishment.  

Ariane Lapegue, Director of Operations for Wells & Co. France, said:

“Our investment in both The Houses of Parliament and The Market Tavern in Bordeaux ensures that we can continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers. With an ever-changing market, it is essential we are creating spaces that reflect our unique proposition of a traditional English pub in France and these refurbishments are critical in enabling us to continually deliver experiences that appeal to both new and existing customers.”

As well as two refurbishments in Bordeaux, The Jolly Sailor in La Rochelle re-opened at the end of January following a £200,000 makeover which saw the pub repainted and the interior enhanced, providing the best possible experience to customers.