Sue Perkins to re-open The Blue Bell Inn at Weaverthorpe

Sue Perkins, who owns pubs in Hull and Beverley has taken on the Blue Bell In at Weaverthorpe, announcing a July 16 re-opening date.

The ten-bed pub and restaurant was marketed for auction last November by Allsop with a guide price of £280,000+, but it was taken off the market before the hammer fell.

In 2017, Christie and Co were marketing the property, which dates back to 1257 and has been a pub since the 16th Century for £985,000 freehold.

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New owner Sue Perkins says she was born into hospitality, with her mum becoming the very first landlady in Hull. Sue worked alongside her mum and took on a chef training course in Leeds, before working with the family until buying the Railway Inn at New Ellerby as a single mum 27 years ago.

The 61-year-old told the Press: “As my daughters grew,  I decided to take on new challenges within hospitality by buying various other pub’s like Wassand (Arms in Hull), Whittington & Cat (Hull) and the White Hart (in Hull).”

“Upon selling Wassand and the Whittington & Cat, I purchased The Rose & Crown in Beverley which has been very rewarding personally and business alike. Never to tire from further ambition, I fell in love with Bluebell in Weaverthorpe, purchased it and rolled my sleeves up for another challenge.”

For the last few months, the Blue Bell has been undergoing a full-refurbishment.

The classy interior of The Blue Bell Inn at Weaverthorpe (Image: Pic supplied)

Sue continued: “What started as a few upgrades and improvements has turned into a full blown renovation project, breathing life back into a tired country pub. We plan to o open its doors on July 16 and welcome guests for drinks, culinary delights as well as great home cooked foods and a chance to stay overnight and sample a beautiful part of Yorkshire.”

Sue’s other pubs feature the Railway, noted for cooked meals, and is managed by her daughter Lydia and husband Luke.

The award-winning Rose & Crown on York Road, Beverley, his home to racegoers, is popular for events and weddings, and is noted for great food and one of the best beer gardens in Beverley.

The exterior of The Blue Bell Inn at Weaverthorpe (Image: Allsop)

The White Hart is currently leased to “a great Tenant who strives for serving Cask Ales,” she said.

This week, Sue announced the Blue Bell had ‘teamed up’ with couple Lauren Tranmer and Mark Langton, who previously ran the Mill and Vine in Driffield until it closed in May after ten months.

The couple confirmed: “We couldn’t be more excited about this new chapter!

“We’re looking forward to bringing our passion for great food, excellent service, and warm hospitality to this fantastic local pub.”

This followed an earlier announcement from Sue, revealing her purchase, which said: “I’m really looking forward to bringing this lovely pub back to life and becoming part of the village community.”

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