A Petts Wood micropub that has recently changed ownership has created beer advent calendars which celebrate brewers from the local area.

The team at One Inn The Wood is selling the boxes which contain a different beer for every single December day in the run-up to Christmas.

The advent calendars are £80 per box and also contain some extra goodies - one lucky box owner will win £25 voucher to spend in the pub.

The beers included are mainly IPA, APA, Hazy, and a special Porter – many of which are customer favourites at the venue.

Martyn Rodden, one of the new owners at the pub, told the News Shopper: “The beers are all from the local breweries that we deal with. We're also offering free delivery to people in the local area mostly because we know some people are older and it's difficult for families to get out, so we are happy to drop them off for them.

"I think if you look online at places like BrewDog or similar places, they're usually priced around £100.

“So, we believe we're setting a pretty good price, a decent margin for us, and a great deal for our customers."

One Inn The Wood will be taking part in the Pett’s Wood Christmas Carnival on November 25 - which is located at Station Square and Queensway.

The pub will be selling various merchandise along with the advent calendars from their pop-up shop.News Shopper:

Barry Bridge, the original landlord, and his wife Sarah recently decided it was time to retire after nearly ten years of steering the ship at The One Inn The Wood.

On October 24 the baton was passed to a new team led by Martyn Rodden, his wife Julie, Carrie Anne Mick and her partner.

The new owners, all locals, have promised to build on the pub's legacy while infusing fresh ideas.

Martyn explained: "I worked in bars and used to run bars when I lived in Scotland as a young man. I always wanted to come back into it at some point.

A casual conversation with Barry led to a decision to take over the pub, aligning with Martin and his business partner's desire to invest in a community hub. The duo, along with their families, aims to breathe new life into the pub.

You can find out more about the change of ownership here.

"We're a dog-friendly, family-friendly pub. We've got loads of little ideas that we're trying to bring to life," Martyn said.

From introducing a whiskey menu and charcuterie offerings to hosting events like quiz nights and wine tastings, the new owners are eager to maintain the pub's charm while adding their unique touch.

The new owners collaborated with local brewery, the Mutineers, resulting in a special beer called "New Bhoys."

There are also plans for a wall dedicated to pictures of regular visitors dogs, a testament to the pub's dog-friendly ethos.

Rex, the new pub dog is eager to greet visitors and other canine friends – with the promise of dog treats behind the bar.

Additionally, the team is working on organizing events, including carol singers every week throughout December and the possibility of a small beer festival in May 2024.

As One Inn the Wood undergoes a refresh in January, patrons can also look forward to seeing the venue as the refurbishment will “bring a bit of life back to it”.