A pub has reopened after a £500,000 transformation that will bring a new food menu and HD screens to watch "big-game" moments.

The White Horse in London Colney, St Albans, has undergone a refurbishment and now has boasts a new outside terrace and a larger selection of cocktails.

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DJs will also play at the pub, with plans for a greater focus on music and entertainment.

Borehamwood Times: The outside space has been transformed. Picture: Punch Pubs & CoThe outside space has been transformed. Picture: Punch Pubs & Co

Having reopened on Friday, June 24, the pub also plans to show more live sporting events on new HD screens.

Borehamwood Times: Live music and sporting events will be on the menu. Picture: Punch Pubs & CoLive music and sporting events will be on the menu. Picture: Punch Pubs & Co

Its new manager Peter Bell, a former Batchwood Hall Nightclub general manager and St Albans Pubwatch chairman, said he fell in love with the plans for the refurbishment.

Borehamwood Times: Manager Peter Bell. Picture: Punch Pubs & CoManager Peter Bell. Picture: Punch Pubs & Co

Mr Bell, who has lived in St Albans with his family for more than 20 years, said: "Just as important, as I'm such a big football fan, is the significant revamp of the sports offering with new HD screens showcasing those big-game moments."

He added: “I am looking forward to getting to know the locals.

Borehamwood Times: There is a designated games area. Picture: Punch Pubs & CoThere is a designated games area. Picture: Punch Pubs & Co

“I'm sure they will love the new White Horse look and feel, but don't take it from me - see for yourself!"

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