Firm trading reported by national chain pubs group - but there’s no longer room on menu for seafood pasta

                                            

Smugglers - located on the seafront 

AN upbeat note on trading has been posted by Marstons whose portfolio of pubs includes Cleethorpes located Smugglers, Trawlerman and The Pear Tree.

In the 52 weeks to the end of last month, sales nationwide were up 11.3 per cent on those for the previous year.

Says the company: "Both drink sales and food sales have been strong, demonstrating the resilience and appeal of our predominantly suburban pub estate.   

"Our strategy continues to be centred upon delivering affordable pub experiences for our guests in a quality environment, both inside and out. 

"The level of customer demand remains encouraging, and we have continued to make positive progress on guest satisfaction measures over the year."

Over the past 12 months, Marstons has taken 15 'peripheral' and low-selling dishes, such a seafood pasta, off the menu to focus on ever-popular  traditional staples such as burgers and fish and chips.

Trawlerman - popular with residents and holidaymakers

The Pear Tree - attractive building within a tree-bordered setting