A popular pub in Kenilworth is reopening to the public this week after being taken over by new owners.

In January, Revel Collective - which trades under the names Revolution, Revolución de Cuba and Peach Pubs – went into administration.

Peach Pubs, which operated several venues in south Warwickshire, including The Rose and Crown in Warwick, The Star and Garter in Leamington and The Almanack in Kenilworth, was sold off to a newly formed group called the Coral Pub Company.

However, not every business in the company’s portfolio was kept and it led the closure of The Almanack at the end of January.

The Almanack in Kenilworth is reopening under new ownership. Photos show the pub's soft launch event. Photos by The Almanack

placeholder image — The Almanack in Kenilworth is reopening under new ownership. Photos show the pub's soft launch event. Photos by The Almanack

Just over three months on, the popular venue is reopening to the public under the new ownership of Dhillion’s Brewery, which is owned by Dal Dhillion.

The independent brewery officially took over the site in February and have been working to refresh the pub and the menu.

Dal, who also lives in Kenilworth, also used to be a frequent visitor to the Almanack under it’s previous ownership.

Speaking to The Kenilworth Weekly News, he said: “I've been living in Kenilworth since 2020 and I used to come to the Almanack all the time, prior to it closing.

The pub had had been closed since January. Photo by The Almanack

“I was sad to see it close – it was such a pivotal part of the community.

“I've seen what the potential is and I've gotten to know what the residents like, being one myself, and what the community is really after.

“We want to fill that hole and give the community back what it really needs.”

Dal added: “We're trying to give a new lease of life to the Almanack.

The soft launch held before the pub reopened to the public. Photo by The Almanack

“We're also trying to keep core values and traditions alive of what Kenilworthians really want.

“Our main aim is that we are trying to do right by the community – we're trying to create a social hub and be the place where the community connects.

“We've giving the pub a refresh externally an internally and have also refreshed the food and drinks menu.

“We’ve also got a new coffee partner working with us and we will be serving traditional British food, including Sunday lunches.”

The pub reopens to the public on May 1. Photo by The Almanack

On Wednesday April 29, the team at the Almanack held a soft launch, which was also attended by the Mayor of Kenilworth, Cllr James Kennedy.

The pub will be officially reopening to the public on Friday May 1.

Following the soft launch, a spokesperson from the Almanack said: “An unforgettable evening at our soft launch

“Thank you to everyone who joined us tonight, it was truly wonderful to see the venue so full of life again. The energy, the atmosphere and the familiar faces reminded us just how special this space has always been to the Kenilworth community.

“This venue has long held a place at the heart of the town, and we are incredibly proud to be bringing it back to life for a new chapter.

“Hearing such kind words this evening, including a thoughtful speech from the Mayor about the importance of this space, made the occasion all the more meaningful.”

For more information go to: https://www.almanackkenilworth.com/ or the pub’s Facebook page.