Pub will celebrate sports with a ‘stadium-style experience’

A popular Rotherham pub is all set to experience a major big money transformation.

The Tabard on Herringthorpe Valley Road has shut its doors - but only until November 18 when there will be a big relaunch.

A sporty new look for The Tabard | Marston's

placeholder image — A sporty new look for The Tabard | Marston's

The pub, run by Marston’s, will reopen as a ‘Grandstand’ sports pub thanks to the £295,000 investment.

The hostelry will have new features designed to deliver “a stadium-style experience on every visit”.

The refurbishment will include the installation of market-leading technology, including multiple massive screens, an immersive state-of-the-art sound system, and flexible tiered seating to guarantee a great view of the action.

Big sport screens at The Tabard | Marston's

The beer garden will also be refurbished, with new TV screens installed, and locals will be able to order through the Marston’s ‘Order & Pay’ app to ensure they never miss a minute of the action.

There will be plenty of drink options | Marston's

The Tabard will also be decorated with local sports memorabilia and is calling on the community to share photographs and items to help celebrate the achievements of local sports stars and teams, past and present.

The pub will show all key sporting fixtures, including football, rugby, cricket, tennis, F1, darts, horse racing, and more.

Regulation dartboards and pool tables will return alongside new competition leagues and free-to-play recreational sessions.

A new range of bar food will be introduced, including a ‘Match Day Menu’ featuring hand-held bites such as chicken wings and nachos, and pub favourites such as fish and chips, grills and burgers.

The Tabard has also refreshed its range of drinks, with all draught beers available in two-pint cups.

Local sports teams will be able to apply for a ‘Black Card’, giving them access to exclusive offers, endless chips on team nights and rewards for celebrating wins at their local.

Marston’s operations manager, Claire Bateman, said: “We are so excited about the plans to re-open as a Grandstand pub.

“We know our locals are sporting mad and can’t wait to be able to offer them the best possible experience when they can visit us again”

For more information or to book a table for the reopening, visit www.tabbardpub.co.uk