Former Riverside Fox in Ripponden to reopen as The Swan Tavern this summer creating 20 new jobs

Freehold pub company Concept Taverns is creating 20 new jobs with the launch of the twelfth venue in its rapidly expanding portfolio.
Lizzie Murphy
By Lizzie Murphy
Published 19th Mar 2023, 16:45 BST

The firm is poised to open The Swan Tavern in Ripponden, West Yorkshire, this summer after investing £740,000 in renovating the space formerly occupied by the Riverside Fox.

The launch comes as the company promotes Victoria Hatton to managing director. She joined Concept Taverns in 2021 as operations manager and is one of a small handful of female bar group directors in Yorkshire.

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Ms Hatton said: "I hope my position opens the door for more women to land similar positions in the industry. The Swan Tavern is a fantastic venue and the building itself has a rich history in the local area.”

The Swan Tavern is to open in Ripponden this summer.The Swan Tavern is to open in Ripponden this summer.
The Swan Tavern is to open in Ripponden this summer.

The Swan Tavern will be spread across two floors and will include a games room with pool and darts, a heated beer garden, Sky and BT Sports, and a function room that can accommodate up to 75 guests.

A menu of hand-stretched pizzas will be available, as well as a selection of sharers and small plates.

The design project has been overseen by Yorkshire Project Design and Build.

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