A popular Cornish riverside pub with a unique feature will welcome customers again just in time for Mother's Day. The Pandora Inn has been given a fresh new look to mark its reopening - and it's now being run by two friends who worked there 15 years ago. Tom Milby and John Calland have joined forces to take on the 13 century pub on the bank of the Restronguet Creek in Mylor between and .
The pub - which made headlines in 2011 after it was almost destroyed in a devastating fire - is also known for its on-the-water pontoon beer garden, doubling up as a space to arrive by and moor up kayaks and boats. Tom and John share a long history, having worked at the Pandora Inn together more than a decade ago. John was also instrumental in Tom’s success as a chef, having encouraged him into the kitchen during their five years together at the pub.
John is returning to take up the same role as before in front of house. While the pub was closed, owner Brewery rethatched parts of the roof and updated the interior. It says the "essence of the pub remains the same", with changes including a new contemporary colour scheme to complement the pub’s historic features.
Memorabilia inside includes a replica of HMS Pandora in one of the dining spaces and even a ship figurehead. - which is currently - began the search for new business partners to take on the pub late last year. It says Tom and John’s history at the pub made them the ideal choice - with Tom’s partner Fayde also joining the team.
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