A St Albans pub is set to benefit from a £300,000 refurbishment – including complete redecoration and rebranding.

Work will start at The Crown, in Hatfield Road, later this month to extend the beer garden, upgrade the kitchen, re-floor and install new toilets and bar surroundings.

Spirit Pub Company and pub group All Our Bars have announced that they plan to reopen and relaunch The Crown at the end of August.

Paul Wigham said: “The Crown will look fantastic. We are launching a new and extensive menu supported by an unrivalled drinks selection that will include craft beers, rare premium spirits and an extended fine wine list. We can’t wait.”