A Robbie Williams impersonator is making sweet music at his pub in Boroughbridge.
Since re-opening the Anchor Inn in Langthorpe at the end of February, after a revamp, Liam Gray has been earning applause from the fast-growing town for his music, ales, quiz nights and other events.
Liam says he is really happy with how the pub, owned by Red Oak Taverns, has progressed, but he knows he and his hardworking staff, for whom he has the highest of praise, still have a long way to go and they cannot let standards drop.
He wants to thank Boroughbridge residents for their support, plus visitors to the town, with him expecting a busy summer helped by the pub having a ‘beautiful’ beer garden next to the canal.
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Liam, who lives in nearby Arkendale, said: “I wanted to bring the entertainment side of things to The Anchor. In the short time we have been open we have had Live acoustic music, solo singers, duets, tribute acts and open mic nights.”
Liam Gray in front of his pub (Image: Darren Greenwood)
There’s also a music and film quiz every Tuesday 7pm, Open Mic night every Thursday 7pm till 10pm, Live Music every Friday and Saturday 8pm till 10pm and also live music every Sunday 5pm till 7pm.
Totally Madonna (Image: Liam Gray/ Totally Madonna Facebook)
Liam continued: “The tribute nights have proved very successful, we have already had Meat Loaf, Rod Stewart and Madonna playing here. Hopefully Robbie Williams will be making an appearance soon!”
The accomplished singer, who has toured the UK, Europe, the Middle East, says it became apparent the Anchor is “a locals pub” and they want it also used for charity events.
The first event is a charity car wash this Sunday from 10am to 2pm to support St Michael’s Hospice, followed by a BBQ and live music.
The Motorbike meet is in June (Image: Pic sup[)
The second is a Motorbike Meet on Saturday June 6 from 10am to 5pm to support the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Liam said: “We again will be having a BBQ, Live Music, Auctions, Raffles, Live Music. We are expecting over 150 Motor Bikes all parked up in the car park that day all raising money for such a great cause.”
The Anchor is presently drinks only, but soon it will start serving food, starting initially with pizza and loaded fries, but he added “watch this space.”
On the review’s websites, Liam and his team have come in for much praise.
Some of the events at The Anchor (Image: Pic supplied)
Tripadvisor awards 4.4 stars out of five but many ratings stem from before Liam took over. The last two ratings, which cover Liam’s tenure are both five star.
The latest, in May, said of Liam: “He is doing a really good job bringing it back to life inside and out. It’s now smart and his staff friendly. There is something on most nights. Call in and see for yourself.”
The charity car wash (Image: Pic supplied)
Google awards 4.6 stars, but again many reviews are from before Liam’s time.
Since Liam re-opened seven out of eight Google reviews gave five stars.
The latest, from May, said: “Called in yesterday for couple of drinks. Hadn’t visited before. Looks beautiful inside. Locals very friendly as well as the bar staff. If we lived nearby, we would be regulars. Thank you to all who made us feel so welcome.”
