The restoration of the Iron Duke on Jellicoe Road reached a milestone last week with the completion of roof repairs which aim to prevent further deterioration of the building.
The work cost approximately £200,000 and was the first stage in a longer project which hopes to fully restore the Grade II listed pub which has been empty since 2008.
In 2022, the Great Yarmouth Preservation Trust (GYPT) was provisionally awarded £2m from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to carry out the restoration.
Among the plans for the pub, which will be run by Zak’s, a chain of Norfolk restaurants, are a bar and restaurant in the heart of the pub, with the upper floors converted into holiday accommodation.
Once fully restored, the Iron Duke will have two main areas.
One will be a bar serving local beers in partnership with Lacons Brewery, as well as bar snacks and art-deco inspired cocktails. It will host regular music and comedy nights.