A PUB that reopened to guests in Poole earlier this month has undergone a £450,000 renovation.

The Ox in Ashley Cross has seen a brand-new kitchen installed as well as new fixtures and fittings throughout the pub to deliver a brighter, more revitalised feel.

The inn’s 14 ensuite guest bedrooms have been fully modernised and are now in keeping with the pub’s new style.

Each of the bedrooms has been carefully designed around the building’s character and historic features, but with a contemporary twist.

The pub has been owned by Hall & Woodhouse (H&W) for more than a century, and the Dorset brewer recently partnered with Provision Hospitality Management to formally bring the site into its business partnership estate.

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The entrepreneurs behind Provision Hospitality Management took on the tenancy at the start of the year.

The Ox 2, the pub’s event space, has also benefitted from H&W’s investment and been fully refurbished.

The space has been designed to host private and public events, corporate functions, and music experiences.

Picture: Hall & Woodhouse

Joe Martin, bar manager at The Ox, said: “We take pride in using the finest seasonal, local produce with a wide range of dishes for guests to try, from hearty pub classics to some more elevated dishes uniquely curated by our head chef, Liam Hopkins.

“We serve food throughout the day for guests stopping by for brunch, or those craving a Sunday roast, so there’s always something for everyone.

Picture: Hall & Woodhouse

“We’re really proud of what we have created at The Ox with Hall & Woodhouse’s generous support.

“The feedback we’ve received from locals has been incredible and we’re pleased to be an inviting place for friends and family to come together to unwind, celebrate, and create memories.”