Star and Garter to reopen?

[ian]

Rumour as it that the Star and Garter, Duncan St, Leeds is being done up so it can reopen. Once reopened the Duncan can then close down for a full refit.

I have my doubts as I was passed the Star and Garter and it did not look like any work was being done there.  Also the Duncan was closed for 24 hours a few weeks ago so the carpet could be deep cleaned.

As anybody out there get any insider information.

ian.

[antthe2nd]

called in ther last week carpet looked much better,they had it done over night so they could open as usual next day and just closed early by 2 hours on the sunday to minimise any losses to have it done, as for other pub i believe its true but at very early stages, manager when asked wasvery cagey about it ,thats all i know,

[OldBreweryDrinker]

The Duncan does need a decent refurb as it has looked the same scruffy pub for several years that i have been going to it. It seems strange that Sams would open another pub right next door to the one that is already open, but if only a temporary measure then how mcuh is he going to spend on it. I might check it out in a few weeks on my next trip to Leeds.

[ian]

I was told that the Star and Garter was to remain open when the Duncan Reopens.   

Maybe there is room for one more Sam's pub around there as the 3 that are there now get quite full.

ian.

[antthe2nd]

heard today both will be ran by same managers ,maybe another rumour,but makes sense financially

[OldBreweryDrinker]

One management couple running more than one Sam's pub sounds about right. But the whole block in leeds needs a refurb anyway.