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The Griffin pub in Widnes will close in June, replaced by Hickory’s Smokehouse, creating 90 jobs with a Southern-style barbecue concept opening in autumn.
The Griffin pub in Bold Heath, Widnes, will close in June to be replaced by Hickory’s Smokehouse, which will open as Hickory’s Widnes (Bold Heath) in early autumn, creating 90 new jobs.
The new location will offer authentic Southern-style barbecue, dining booths, a chef’s bar, a movie room, and sports screenings.
Founded in Chester in 2010 by Neil McDonnell, Hickory’s has expanded regionally with locations in Chester and Standish.
Rob Bacon, the company’s director and original chef, brings 15 years of experience developing the menu through travel across the American South.
Staff at The Griffin have been informed and will receive transition support, with hiring for the new site to begin soon.
El pub Griffin en Widnes cerrará en junio, reemplazado por Hickory's Smokehouse, creando 90 puestos de trabajo con un concepto de barbacoa al estilo sureño que se abrirá en otoño.