The Briery at Stainburn was advertised for lease by Trust Inns earlier this year.

Those of us old enough to remember may recall that the founder of Trust Inns was the late Trevor Hemmings, who was also a wealthy racehorse owner.

The Briery has reopened as a gastro-pub but with a spacious public bar.

Wainwright beer is on handpump at £4.40 a pint.

The Briery is a fine old building and has been tastefully refurbished to a high standard.

I called in shortly after it reopened and the bar staff were friendly and welcoming.

Stainburn is an attractive suburb of Workington and it is to be hoped that this pub does a roaring trade.