Article: The pub batting for convenience.(News)(Brief Article)

The Bat and Ball Inn in Churchdown, Gloucester, has become the first pub to open a convenience store on its premises under the Booker Premier brand.

The proprietor Angie Norris, decided to devote part of the pub into a convenience store after the local shop directly opposite closed down.

The new 800 sq ft Premier store, which is sited on what used to be a small function room, is partitioned off from the main building so that smoke and beer do not get into the shop, and shop customers do not disturb drinkers.

Branded Premier: The Local, the Bat and Ball Inn's shop has its own store front and entrance on to the street, and stocks a full ...

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