Dirty Liquor, the Ei Managed Investments partnership between Enterprise Inns plc and operators Hugh O’Boyle and Caroline Jones, is set to launch its first venue – The Dog and Duck in Walthamstow.
The Dog and Duck, on Chingford Road, will be the second site in Walthamstow run by O’Boyle and Jones, who also operate The Duke on Wood Street.
Refurbishment work, which will retain and enhance the pub’s original features, is expected to be completed by late spring.
It will include the installation of an open-plan kitchen from which their popular ‘Sourdough Saloon’ pizza offer will be served, while a prominent bar will offer an extensive drinks range including whiskies, rum, gin, locally sourced ales, craft beers and cocktails. A large cinema-style screen will air key sporting events as well as film nights.
A large outdoor area will be a key feature for the pub, set to include individually designed cabana huts, a pop-up food trailer and seasonal market stalls.
Caroline Jones said, “We love Walthamstow so when the opportunity came up to take another site in the area we jumped at it. It’s a very exciting partnership for us, we’ve worked with Enterprise for 16 years and have a great relationship.”
Nathan Wall, Operations Director, Ei Managed Investments, added, “Caroline and Hugh have a wealth of experience and expertise which will breathe new life into The Dog and Duck and help it to thrive. We’ve been working closely with them to develop the concept for the pub and we’re really looking forward to seeing it come to fruition.”