A pub in Ilford has reopened following a six-figure investment, which has also created 20 new jobs.

King George V on Cranbrook Road reopened on Friday, March 24, with Sir Trevor Brooking attending the ribbon-cutting to celebrate the relaunch.

The Greene King pub has undergone a complete modernisation of both the interior and exterior.

Ilford Recorder: The refurbishment aimed to modernise the interior and exteriorsThe refurbishment aimed to modernise the interior and exteriors (Image: Greene King)

Internally, the pub has undergone a full refurbishment, with additional seating, new flooring and a redesign of furniture.

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A new 80-inch TV has been installed, aimed at improving the existing dedicated viewing zone for sports fans.

Outside, an extension has added over 50 new covers and a new heated pergola, with four TVs and festoon lights to the beer garden.

Ilford Recorder: The pub has also expanded its food and drink offering, with a new sports food menu and a new breakfast menuThe pub has also expanded its food and drink offering, with a new sports food menu and a new breakfast menu (Image: Greene King)

The investment has allowed the team to expand, with 20 vacancies available for chefs and front of house positions.

As part of the investment, the food and drink options have also changed.

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A new sports food menu has been launched, offering a range of snacks, from chicken wings to nachos.

Ilford Recorder: A spokesperson for the pub said it had done significant work to the beer gardenA spokesperson for the pub said it had done significant work to the beer garden (Image: Greene King)

This comes alongside a new breakfast menu, which is being served from 10am to 12pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Aiden Lidbury, general manager of King George V, said: "The King George V is a real local pub that sits at the heart of the community.

"There’s something for everyone here, and we wanted to ensure it retained that inclusive feel with our renovations.

Ilford Recorder: The new refurbishments were revealed at an opening on Friday (March 24)The new refurbishments were revealed at an opening on Friday (March 24) (Image: Greene King)

"Whether you want to bring your family, watch sports or pop in for a drink on the commute, we’re able to accommodate it all.

"We’re also really pleased with the transformation of our new beer garden.

"To have an outside space of such a large size in this area is unheard of, so we can’t wait to see more people there as we head towards summer."