First look inside Bristol pub offering a 'stadium experience' after £400k investment

The much-loved community pub in Bradley Stoke has been transformed with new features, including the very best technology to guarantee each visit rivals a stadium experience.

The Bailey’s Court Inn re-opened its doors, with Dave Lovell joining General Manager Chris in pouring the first pint to mark the pub’s opening. Dave, a familiar face in the local community, was chosen as Bailey Court Inn’s Community Hero as he’s a regular in the pub and was the first customer ever to have a pint when the venue opened back in the 80s!

New market-leading technology has been installed, including new 3-metre-long and 1.8-metre-tall screens, with state-of-the-art sound systems, and feature flexible tiered seating, to guarantee a good view of the action. Outdoor bars with screens have been added, and the all-new Marston’s ‘Order & Pay’ app will now allow locals to order from their tables, never missing a minute of the action.

The Bailey’s Court Inn has been decorated with local sports memorabilia and is on the hunt for photographs and merchandise, giving pub-goers the chance to fill the walls and celebrate the achievements of local sports stars and teams, past and present.

The Bailey’s Court Inn will show all key sporting fixtures, including football, rugby, cricket, tennis, F1, darts, horse racing, you name it, they will show it! Regulation dart boards and pool tables will provide entertainment well after the final whistle, with new competition leagues and ‘free to play’ recreational sessions taking place throughout the week.

Over the festive period, Bailey’s Court Inn will be hosting a variety of events, including Sports with Santa: Penalty Shoot-out with Santa on 10th December and Christmas Eve DJ on 24th December.

A new range of bar food has been introduced, perfect for half-time and larger groups. The ‘Match Day Menu’ will feature hand-held bites, such as chicken wings and nachos, sitting alongside pub favourites such as fish and chips and burgers. The Fiveways has also refreshed its range of drinks, and all draught beer is available in 2-pint cups.

There will also be the chance for local sports teams to get their hands on a ‘Black Card’, securing them endless chips when they visit for team drinks, and even more rewards if they win their game.

The new Grandstand concept has been introduced after industry research* revealed that 8.5M consumers have watched sports games at the pub, and 86% of sports fans say that they watch games at sports pubs due to a livelier atmosphere, better screens, sound, and connecting with friends and family.

Marston’s picked The Bailey’s Court Inn as one of the pubs to receive the Grandstand makeover due to its involvement with local sports teams, community groups and charities. The refurbishment has created a new and exciting proposition for local sports fans from Bristol and beyond.

The Bailey’s Court Inn General Manager, Chris Winston, said: “We’ve loved welcoming the community back with open arms! The response has been fantastic to our food and drink offers, as well as the new technology to watch all kinds of sports - we’re thankful that our pub is always full of good vibes, and real community spirit.”

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