A PUB set to open for the first time since 2013 has released a series of pictures detailing its dramatic revamp.  

Publican Piers Baker announced a £1million investment is being made into The White Hart Inn, Mersea Island.

Mr Baker, who owns Church Street Tavern, Colchester, and The Sun Inn, Dedham, has now revealed the boozer will open its doors for the first time since 2013 on June 15.

His exciting plans have breathed new life into the High Street premises which will boast a pub, restaurant and rooms for overnight stays.

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The site has benefitted from major refurbishment works and a partial rebuild so visitors can enjoy the eye-catching venue just minutes from the seafront.

A first look provided to the Gazette shows there will be a bar and dining room with a vaulted ceiling and open kitchen, a lounge with an open fire and outdoor seating in the terraced garden.

There will be six individually designed ensuite double bedrooms with some boasting sea views.

Mr Baker also announced Eliot Craven will be joining the venue as head chef, having previously held the role of sous chef at Church Street Tavern.

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The front of house team will be led by Jack Tuck, who has been a manager at The Sun Inn since 2019.

A statement released by the pub reads: “The White Hart Inn will be somewhere for a casual pint, relaxed lunch or a special dinner with delicious food.

“The regularly changing menu will be a mix of casual bar food along with a restaurant menu using the best local ingredients.”