Taste Test The Queen’s Head, Gosport
There was great joy after a Gosport pub reopened its doors after a £242,000 makeover.
After a period of closure, the Queen’s Head in Gosport invited the public back in after receiving a full refurbishment with a new operator at the helm.
As part of the investment, the historic pub reopened as a Craft Union venue, putting sports and community at its centre. A brand new pool table and dart board feature as part of the interior and exterior makeover, making the Queen’s Head’s large beer garden the perfect spot for upcoming summer socials.
The pub’s TV viewing and audio facilities have also been upgraded.
The pub is planning on hosting local pool and darts league matches and will set up a Queen’s Head team. The venue will also be hosting a number of weekly events for the community to get involved with such as a games day every Tuesday, a quiz on Wednesday evenings and ‘Golden Oldies’ on Thursdays.
Heading into the weekend, guests can enjoy a DJ set every Friday night as well as live music or karaoke every Saturday.
To officially welcome the community back to the pub, the Queen’s Head will be hosting a fun-filled launch party weekend from July 12-14.
“Guests are invited to join the pub as it kicks off the celebrations from 9pm on the Friday with an ABBA Allstars performance as well as a live DJ,” a spokesperson for the pub said.
“On the Saturday, the pub will be putting on a charity day in aid of Sophie’s Legacy, a local charity that supports the families of children who are in hospitals across the UK. From 1pm–5pm guests can make the most of Queen’s Head’s funday, with music, games, a raffle, prizes and a variety of children’s entertainment, including a magician and face painter.
“The pub also welcomes Juno Rising to the stage to entertain guests with the very best of ‘80s and ‘90s music, from Fleetwood Mac to Tina Turner, this electric duo will have everyone on their feet dancing. On Sunday, July
14 as the pub’s launch party celebrations come to a close, as do the Euros and the Queen’s Head has a “fantastic event planned” to commemorate the occasion.
“Guests can join the pub from 3pm – 8pm for the final afternoon of the Euros and with their brilliant new TV screens and audio facilitates, there’s no better place to be but the Queens Head,” the spokesperson added.