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The popular - and some might say iconic - Red Lion in Parkgate has been relaunched following a £250,000 investment by pub owners, Greene King Pub Partners and new tenants, Marc Edmunds and Jess Bennett. The couple already operates the successful Wellington pub in Bebington with Greene King Pub Partners, and have combined their local knowledge and pub experience to transform the Red Lion with the joint investment. The renovation has seen this iconic character filled pub change both internally and externally. The new look has ensured the traditional features of the pub have been retained whilst the internal layout has been improved to open up the pub. The bar has been relocated and walls removed so the space can be fully utilised. A full trading kitchen has been installed so a new menu of pub classics like fish and chips and Sunday roasts can be served. The pub has retained its cask ales with four hand pulls on the bar and has also introduced a larger drinks range and proper coffee. Speaking about taking on The Red Lion, Marc said, "This pub has such a standout location and looks beautiful now inside and out. We have lots of tourism here, so we are really looking forward to welcoming back the local community and visitors alike". Peter Cunningham, business development manager for Greene King Pub Partners said, "The Red Lion is in safe hands with Marc and Jess at its helm. They know what makes a pub great and how to become central to the community and we wish them every success in this new venture".