A historic pub in Lee Green is set to reopen following a four-month closure, with live music, traditional pub food and a new style.

The Old Tiger’s Head in Lee Green, now owned by Star Pubs, will reopen on October 19 after its closure since July this year. 

The historic pub dates back to 1896 and was one of two pubs in the Lee Green area alongside the Edmund Halley pub owned by J D Wetherspoon, which closed in 2022.

In a statement, Star Pubs has confirmed that The Old Tiger’s Head will open with a “very different style of pub” from before, and will “return to its roots” with real ale hand pulls, a rugby focus and serving traditional pub fare.

The opening of this popular pub will also be marked with live music as pub-goers celebrate this landmark pub’s return.

Star Pubs also said that the pub will be family and dog friendly, with children welcome until 7pm.

The pub will open seven days a week, from 12pm until 11pm Monday to Thursday, and 12pm to 12am Friday to Sunday.

A spokesperson for Star Pubs said: “The Old Tiger’s Head will reopen under new management on 17th October from midday with a grand opening on Saturday 19th with live music to welcome customers to the new Old Tiger’s Head.

“It will operate as a very different style of pub from before, returning to its roots with real ale hand pulls back on the bar again, a focus on rugby and on serving traditional pub food, prepared fresh in house.

“The family and dog friendly pub will open seven days a week from midday to 11pm Monday to Thursday; midday to midnight Friday and Saturday, and midday to 10.30pm on a Sunday.

“Children will be welcome until 7pm."