The Belle Vue pub in Norwich's Golden Triangle reopening

The Belle Vue pub on the junction of Stafford Street and St Philips Road in Norwich will start serving customers again on Thursday.

The Goldthorpe Pub Group, run by Simon and Jenny Turner, is behind the major revamp and will manage the site.

The Belle Vue is in the heart of the Golden Triangle (Image: Denise Bradley) Mr Turner said: "We are really excited to be opening.

"It's a great opportunity to give something different to the area and we hope it will appeal to local people. 

"We love finding pubs with a huge history and try to reinvigorate them for the modern day.

New furniture now fills the site, with the big windows a feature of the pub (Image: Denise Bradley) "We've had a lot of positive responses from locals, many who know us already from the Cellar House."

As well as the Cellar House in Eaton, the Goldsthorpe Pub Group is also behind the Boars in Spooner Row and the King's Head in New Buckenham.

The couple has had the keys for several months but have been working behind the scenes to give the pub a full revamp.

Mr Turner said: "When we first walked in, it felt very dark and dingy. 

"There are massive windows along the front, all of which have frosted glass, so we have changed that.

"Our upholsterer has put in new curtains and blinds and reupholstered the banquet seating, which now matches the style of our other pubs. 

The family and dog-friendly garden now has a new bar and play area for children (Image: Denise Bradley) "The whole pub, both inside and outside, has undergone a full refresh."

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Work continues on the kitchen and, once completed, the pub will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Several original features remain, including the fireplaces (Image: Denise Bradley) In the meantime, from 4pm on Thursday hungry punters will be able to enjoy a Brick Pizza with their drinks, both hot and cold, and pastries will be available on the counter. 

The Belle Vue will be open from 11.30am daily from Friday.