Award-winning Greedy Gordons announced one of its popular pubs, The Red Lion in Cranford, is to undergo a major renovation.
The historic pub, part of the Greedy Gordons portfolio of pubs and cuisine venues, will remain open while the extensive revamp takes place following a £100,000 investment by parent company Punch Pubs.
The Red Lion will also unveil its new al fresco dining experience, The Fat Crab and Cocktails, this May which will showcase sensational seafood selections and dishes for discerning diners.
The totally immersive eating experience will see delicious options, sourced from the sea, presented in a unique way on tables, with diners encouraged to indulge in an array of specialities including premium lobster, crab and other seafood delicacies.
Greedy Gordons Director, Richard Gordon, is thrilled to bring this trending dining experience to the county. He said:
“This is such an incredible experience for our guests and we are delighted to be able to showcase it here, in the heart of Northamptonshire.
“It is so much fun and we provide everything, including branded bibs. There is no better way to experience fresh seafood at its best, it is so authentic and enjoyable, and we know this will be a seafood showcase success.”
Richard and the team travel to coastal Cromer to source the very best seafood for this latest culinary venture and their team of experts have also created a cocktail menu of drinks with a difference. Richard said:
“We have a Bloody Mary menu of incredible cocktails complementing the amazing array of seafood we are presenting. There will be virgin options on offer as well and it helps to create a culinary spectacle like no other with classic and creative cocktails that include a crab or lobster claw. Everything is presented on the table for diners to tuck into, it’s a fantastic food experience for everyone to enjoy.
“It is very much about the immersive and enjoyable experience and we are excited to bring this to Northamptonshire in a unique way for the first time.”
Greedy Gordons will also be supporting county events during April as sponsors of the Woodland Pytchley point to point event taking place on Easter Saturday at Dingley. Richard said:
“It’s an event close to my heart and this will be our third year as sponsors. We are also sponsoring a race in my father’s name as far back as I can remember my father was one of the on-call vets for the day every year for 40 years plus. As children we went every year and were able to go out on the course with him on each race.
“Since my father passed I take my mother and said we’ll be sponsors and that is how it all began. My father’s name in this community is still very recognised and it is great for my mother to go and see everyone and bring back all those great memories.”
The Red Lion has also been in the spotlight after recently welcoming celebrity Jamie Laing during his arduous ultra marathons challenge for Comic Relief, which raised more than £2m. Jamie Laing made a pit stop at The Red Lion during his bid.
The team at the award-winning pub put on complimentary refreshments for Jamie and his crew as the Made in Chelsea star and BBC Radio 1 presenter took a well-earned short break during his challenge.
The popular presenter was warmly welcomed at The Red Lion by Richard and his team as day two of the run route took him through the county.
Jamie ran from London to Salford – a total of 150 miles – for Red Nose Day, with crowds of fans and well-wishers lining his route to spur him on. Richard said:
“We were absolutely delighted to welcome Jamie to The Red Lion for a well-deserved break during his epic charity challenge. It was great for everyone to meet him and wish him good luck on the next leg. The vibe in the room was electric even though at that stage he still had a way to go. We supplied the pit stop on the house to help the fundraising; we also made a Greedy Gordons donation of £250.
“It was an honour to have been able to support him and also to be involved with the Red Nose Day event. Jamie deserved all the support everyone could spare both monetary and in terms of morale. He truly was a kind-hearted, thankful, brave man!”
The Red Lion team provided refreshments including tea, coffee, drinks, biscuits and cakes to help fuel Jamie and his team on the fantastic fitness feat.
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