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The Blue Bell, near Yarm, temporarily closed earlier this month as pub chain owners Punch Pubs and Co carry out a refurb of the watering hole. The venue—which is prominently located at the edge of the town overlooking the River Tees—will benefit from a refreshed interior and improvements to its outside area. It has previously been branded as “one of the best beer gardens on Teesside.
” New pictures have revealed that work is already well underway on the investment, with the car park now filled with several shipping containers. The Blue Bell, near Yarm, is currently undergoing an investment (Image: CONTRIBUTOR) A section of the car park has been fenced off as part of the works, with a sign by the doors stating: “Sorry, the pub is shut for three weeks.” An exact reopening date for The Blue Bell, which was a former coaching inn and has been in its current location since the early 1700s, has not yet been confirmed.
Part of the car park has also been fenced off (Image: CONTRIBUTOR) Exact details regarding the revamp also remain under wraps. A spokesperson for Punch previously said: “We can confirm that the Blue Bell pub in Yarm has temporarily closed whilst it undergoes an investment. “The Blue Bell is a fantastic pub, and we have exciting plans for its future.
We look forward to sharing more details, as well as welcoming the community back through the doors, very soon.” The Blue Bell (Image: CONTRIBUTOR) The news of the revamp came after Punch launched a search for new site operators with a proven background in running high-performing pubs. The Blue Bell boasts a strong rating online, with four stars out of five on Google Reviews and customers praising the “absolutely beautiful” outside space.
One person said: “Absolutely fabulous food, really tasty, always great value. Lovely staff and one of the best beer gardens on Teesside. What's not to like!”.
