A TAUNTON pub has re-opened following a £95,000 investment from its owners.

Jessica Biddiscombe and her staff are pulling pints again at the Princess Royal, in Canon Street.

Pub owners Punch has funded a full makeover inside and out.

A company spokesman said the premises has been tailored with warm, soft furnishings to create a welcoming, cosy feel and has gained a new lounge snug area for quiet drinking and dining.

New, contemporary signage and lighting has been installed outside to compliment the pubs friendly and relaxing atmosphere.

The Princess Royal is a new venture for Mrs Biddiscombe, who recently took over from long-serving landlord Tim Prosser, and runs the pub alongside husband Phil and sons Joseph and Jordan.

She said: "We are so excited to see the pub following the investment and to continue to run this family business within a family oriented community.

"I fell in love with the pub as soon as I stepped through the door. It has amazing character and I knew I had to take a leap of faith.

"It has been great working with Punch, who have supported and guided me into this amazing industry. My family and I are really proud to reopen the doors to our customers."

Punch managing director Andy Spencer said: "This is a significant investment in a well-established community pub.

"It’s fantastic to welcome passionate and ambitious people like Jessica into the Punch family and we look forward to continuing to work with them to create an even better pub for the area and local community."

The pub will continue to show key sporting events through BT Sports and will host regular live music nights on the weekend. Mrs Biddiscombe also plans to introduce a gin and cocktail offer on a Saturday.