On-song start for Bridge Hewick pub, Furlong and Furrow

Well-known couple Laura Davies and James Campbell have taken over the former Black A Moor Inn near Ripon and given the former coaching in a complete make-over, as well as a re-brand, creating the Furlong and Furrow.

The couple aim to offer the best gastropub food, something they gained an outstanding reputation for when they ran the Malt Shovel at Brearton, north of Harrogate.

On Friday, they staged an opening night with live music and plenty of prosecco and canapes.

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Laura told the Press: “The support we got from locals, suppliers and faces old and new was tear jerking.”

“We are truly overwhelmed and so so grateful for the incredible response to our arrival.”

A collection of canapes (Image: Pic supplied)

Both the pub, which is at Bridge Hewick, to the south-east of Ripon, and its car park were full.

Laura said: “It was such a great night, beginning with prosecco on arrival and the gorgeous Amara of Amara Music, York, kickstarting with her beautiful tones. She’s a wonderful singer, we highly recommend her.”

James Campbell (Image: Pic supplied)

Next came Jimmy and Charlie, a duo from Ripon, with their sixties and seventies mod music, “who were brilliant.”

Laura continued: “The fresh canapes, which were snippets from our menu flowed throughout the night with some fantastic feedback.

“The sun shone and so many got to soak up some evening rays and watch the sunset with the most stunning views. We are so lucky to have such a beautiful, picturesque venue.”

A happy team (Image: Pic supplied)

“Meeting the locals was excellent. They were so welcoming. We are really looking forward to our future in the historically beautiful Ripon. It doesn’t really get enough praise.”

Laura is keen to thank everyone for their support over the opening weekend, which was dominated by rare bank holiday hot sunshine.

Laura Davies (Image: Pic supplied)

She says there were a few teething problems as can be expected on an opening weekend, which have now been resolved bar the phone lines, which should be sorted today (Wed).

Laura added: “Teamwork makes the dream work and we are proud to have been supported and been supported by so many local businesses. Community is what it’s about and boy do we have a good one!”