A Wiltshire pub is reopening under new management hoping to bring fresh life to the venue following a renovation.

Matthew Humphries and his family took over the Roebuck Inn, on London Road in Marlborough, after Admiral Taverns bought the prominent pub.

The new team took charge of the traditional venue around a month ago and it has since been closed for a refurbishment.

Now Mr Humphries will reopen the revamped pub at 3pm on Friday, October 11, in time for the Marlborough Big Mop.

He said he was excited to put the pub back at the heart of the community following the closure.

“I’ve opened many a pub before, but this is all on me so I’m a bit nervous”, he added.

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The RoebuckThe Roebuck (Image: Newsquest) “I don’t want to lose the traditional feel of the pub, but we want to get the community back in here.

“It’s massive because pubs are closing all the time, so we want to welcome absolutely everyone here.”

Among the new additions at The Roebuck will be a host of events for customers to get involved in.

Mr Humphries said: “We’re changing the concept of the pub a bit, so we’re aiming for families, couples, and we want to have a community pub here.

“We’ve got music lined up once a month, we’re doing quizzes, theme nights, we’ve massively invested in the kitchen, and we want customers to pick their ales and give us feedback.”

The refurbishment has included “major works” to the kitchen, an updated cellar, new beer lines, new products, and the renovation of a traditional bar.

The Roebuck will be focusing on offering cask ales, continental lagers, fine wine, and eventually a food menu with sharing platters.

The RoebuckThe Roebuck (Image: Newsquest) Mr Humphries has 26 years of experience in the pub industry and has run venues around the county.

He added that Admiral Taverns has supported him fully throughout the renovation.

David Stallard, the company’s business development manager, said: "I am absolutely delighted to welcome Matt to The Roebuck.

“His passion for both the pub and the community is tangible and I have no doubt that he will be a fantastic asset to the site and local area.

“His vision for The Roebuck is absolutely spot on and it's been a real pleasure working with him to bring this to life.

“On behalf of myself and the whole team at Admiral Taverns, I wish him the best of luck for the future and look forward to seeing him cement the pub at the heart of the community.”