Popular Northampton pub temporarily closes while it undergoes major refurbishment costing nearly half a million – here’s when it reopens

The Sunnyside, in Boughton Green Road, shut its doors on Monday (March 9) while work takes place to transform the venue.

The £424,000 refurbishment will see the Marston’s-run pub redesigned to include two separate areas aimed at different types of customers.

When it reopens, The Sunnyside will feature a sports bar showing Sky Sports and TNT Sports alongside a family lounge designed for those visiting with children.

A central partition will divide the two spaces, allowing customers to choose between a lively bar atmosphere and a quieter area for families while keeping both within the same pub.

The renovation will also introduce a new bar area with HD screens to show major sporting fixtures. The space will also include a pool table and darts board.

Alongside the new layout, the pub’s food offering will continue to include a menu of traditional pub meals.

The family lounge will also feature a children’s menu, including smaller portions of pub favourites for children aged five and over. A “build-your-own” option will also be available for younger diners.

General manager Matt Skolfield said the team was looking forward to welcoming customers back once the refurbishment is complete.

He said: “We’re incredibly excited to announce the refurbishment of Sunnyside, to welcome our community, whatever the occasion.

“The refurbishment will create more employment opportunities, both front and back of house, and will provide a new space for our customers to enjoy a drink at the bar, to watch this year’s biggest sporting events, or spend quality time over a family meal.”

The Sunnyside is due to reopen on April 1 once the refurbishment work is completed, according to Marston.

The pub is one of the more popular venues in the town, with a 4.1-star rating from more than 1,600 Google reviews.

One reviewer wrote: “Visited The Sunnyside recently and had a really enjoyable experience. The staff were friendly and attentive, even though the place was fairly busy. Food arrived quickly, was well-cooked, and full of flavour – classic pub fare done right.”