Kellys Lounge Ongar Closed

If the new owners are not doing anything with the pub until they get license clearance or whatever they're waiting for, they should at least clear the mountain of rubbish/building materials left dumped outside the pub since before Christmas. No doubt the storms blew a lot of it around the streets as well! Otherwise, they're not endearing themselves to Ongar residents (and potential future customers)!!

oblivious

ciaran76 wrote: »

I asked them on their Facebook page and they asked for recommendations (Galway Hooker /O'Hara's) and they said they had Smithwicks Pale ale on tap:rolleyes:

ciaran76

RichardoKhan wrote: »

Agree on above. Pity they cant get a few Craft Beers (Bottles) in stock & a couple on Pump.

I asked them on their Facebook page and they asked for recommendations (Galway Hooker /O'Hara's) and they said they had Smithwicks Pale ale on tap:rolleyes:

RichardoKhan

Agree on above. Pity they cant get a few Craft Beers (Bottles) in stock & a couple on Pump.

ciaran76

Arciphel wrote: »

I think the Paddocks has improved in leaps and bounds the past year or so, fair play to the new people in there running it.

Yes food has improved a lot.

Pity about the choice of beers as they only have the bog standard stuff.

Arciphel

I think the Paddocks has improved in leaps and bounds the past year or so, fair play to the new people in there running it.

Same here
I use to enjoy winding down reading the paper..the impression I'm getting is that they are going for a similar vibe to the paddocks. Which will be tough to beat the paddocks has built a great customer base

Thanks for the update. Looking forward to having it open & checking it out.

31 of Jan is the day I've being told to sign off on licence.
I'm not to familiar with the process of exactly what happens. I was told that it has something to with a judge and court and everything being approved

ongarite wrote: »

Fire officer wasn't happy with something so they didn't get sign-off to re-open until the issues are resolved.

Anyone hear anything about how this is progressing? Doesn't look like there's much sign of life in the building these days.

ongarite

Fire officer wasn't happy with something so they didn't get sign-off to re-open until the issues are resolved.

Polar101

Twizzler wrote: »

Has anyone heard anything about when the pub will re-open? I passed it earlier and it didn't look like much was happening.

Just hoping they won't put up a sign saying 'opening soon', that tends to mean a couple of years around these parts.

I'd have to say I never once visited Kelly's Lounge - it was always either closed, or the crowd outside made me feel like going somewhere else. Hoping the new pub will not be like that.

Has anyone heard anything about when the pub will re-open? I passed it earlier and it didn't look like much was happening.

Job ads in their windows seeking experienced kitchen/waiting/bar staff.

They should really have more publicity about their opening, eg online presence such as a Facebook page with a countdown feed and updates to generate interest, posters in their windows etc unless they want a soft opening and plan a big publicity launch later?

The Paddocks is an excellent example of building a great online presence. Plus full marks to their outdoor xmas display this year- very festive! The Little Pace shopping area in general is very festive looking this year. I'm disappointed with Ongar's main street. Not a hint of Christmas about!

Previous post was a bit vague I apologise. I was chatting to one of the lads doing the work inside.thats where I got this date.
I'm looking forward to it opening again I use to love a sneaky pint after doing the shopping

Opening the 13 dec.. Kitchen just went in

Someone posted in another thread that a new name has gone over the door of Kellys. It's now called Cu Chullains Bar and Grill. I wish them the best of luck and I look forward to checking out their food offering. Anyone who gets to try out the bar and food, please share your experience, good or bad!

A carvery would be a great addition esp on those lazy Sundays you don't feel like turning on the cooker

I see the chipper is now simply known as Ongar takeaway. New mgt yet again??

ongarite

rec27 wrote: »

new owner is relative of the old owner. open this coming monday

I've heard the exact same a week ago about the new owner.

Ed Winchester

A lot of different stories. Anyone know anything with any certainty?

rec27

new owner is relative of the old owner. open this coming monday

Kev.

robertxxx wrote: »

Its name is changing to something like the Ongar inn, same owner, and a carvery is going in downstairs.

Back open before crimbo.

Its not the same owner..he's gone. I dont think its going to be the ongar inn either...heared its meant to be open by the end of the month

December2012

I noticed yesterday the upstairs lights were on. I took it as a good sign - unless that's not part of the pub?

thegeekyjay

Well that's good news

robertxxx

Its name is changing to something like the Ongar inn, same owner, and a carvery is going in downstairs.

Back open before crimbo.

December2012

Kev. wrote: »

I think its getting a new kitchen in and being renamed,Apparently its getting a brand new relaunch because of the food coming in..

Hopefully true..

Dont toy with me Kev!

Kev.

I think its getting a new kitchen in and being renamed,Apparently its getting a brand new relaunch because of the food coming in..

Hopefully true..

thegeekyjay

Twizzler wrote: »

Signage on the building has been removed.

Well thats that then, Guess its gone then :mad::(:eek:

Signage on the building has been removed.