The Armoury in Shaw Heath is marking a major milestone with a relaunch party to celebrate the reopening of the Greek Street roundabout, following more than a year of disruption caused by roadworks directly outside the pub.

Robinsons Pub Partners Pete Johnson and Holly Scott, who run The Armoury, have worked through the prolonged closure while continuing to serve the local community despite restricted access.

With Network Rail confirming the roundabout will fully reopen on Friday 27th March, the team is treating the moment as a fresh start for the pub.

The Armoury will reopen at 12pm on Friday 27th March, following a short closure for internal improvements, before hosting a relaunch party from 7pm until late. The event will celebrate the return of easier access to Shaw Heath and thank customers for their continued support throughout the works. They'll have DJ Navigate welcoming people back with great music and be launching their new drinks menu too. Rumour has it there are free drinks and goodies up for grabs too!

Ahead of the reopening, Pete and Holly have been investing in the pub, carrying out improvements inside to ensure The Armoury is ready to welcome both familiar faces and new visitors back through its doors. The relaunch marks the next chapter for the venue after a challenging period. We asked the couple what we can expect to see to which they replied "watch this space".

Throughout the disruption, the local brewery has worked closely with the Pub Partners, offering ongoing support during the road closure and backing the long term future of the business.

Pete and Holly said:

“The reopening of the roundabout feels like a turning point, allowing the pub to properly reconnect with the community and build momentum again after a difficult year”.

The relaunch party is open to all, with locals encouraged to drop in and celebrate the end of the long running works and the return of easier access to The Armoury and the wider Shaw Heath area.