Construction of a new Hall & Woodhouse multi million-pound community pub is under way in the village of Mindenhurst, Surrey.

The pub will be named ‘The Frog at Mindenhurst’ and is located on the corner of Brunswick Road, overlooking the lake and village green. The opening will also boost local employment by creating an estimated 40 new job roles.

The Frog’s layout has been carefully considered with dedicated areas for dining. Additionally, a pantry has been created to provide a cozy setting for guests to enjoy everything from a warming coffee and homemade pastries, to a pint of Hall & Woodhouse’s famous Badger beer.

Noticeable key features of the building include an extensive glazed gable end and an outdoor fireplace on the large veranda.

Construction of a new Hall & Woodhouse multi-million-pound community pub is underway in the village of Mindenhurst, Surrey.

Work began at the end of the summer to deliver a state-of-the art, family-focused pub which will provide great food, drink, and hospitality when it opens to guests in Spring 2022.

The pub will be named ‘The Frog at Mindenhurst’ and is located on the corner of Brunswick Road in the small village, overlooking the lake and village green. The opening will also boost local employment by creating an estimated 40 new job roles.

Mark James, Property Director at Hall & Woodhouse, explained: “When considering the design of the pub, we wanted to ensure it was in keeping with its natural setting. This is why we have based our designs on a traditional farmhouse and barn, with a contemporary twist.

“Ecology and setting are so important.  Our team has therefore put a significant amount of thought and consideration into the landscape, trees, plants and shrubs in our outdoor areas. We want to ensure that the pub connects with our beautiful and scenic surroundings.”

The Frog’s layout has been carefully considered with dedicated areas for casual drinking in the bar and dining. Additionally, a pantry has been created to provide a cosy setting for guests to enjoy everything from a warming coffee and homemade pastries, to a pint of Hall & Woodhouse’s famous Badger beer.

Noticeable key features of the building include an extensive glazed gable end and an outdoor fireplace on the large veranda.

The building’s design incorporates a number of green technologies that have been subtlety integrated into the overall aesthetic. These include PV solar panels, air source heat pumps, ambient cellar cooling, LED lighting throughout, and an electric kitchen.

Reclaimed building materials have been sourced for the pub’s structure and upcycled interior furnishings have been created to enhance the décor and incorporate elements of the surrounding environment. There will also be eight electric car charging points on site and numerous cycle bays.

Mark added: “We are proud to become part of the local community at Mindenhurst and are excited to get to know our neighbours. We very much look forward to warmly welcoming guests for some great hospitality next spring.”

For updates on the build, and for more information on Hall & Woodhouse, please visit www.hall-woodhouse.co.uk .

On Tuesday 23rd November there will be a community liaison group meeting hosted on Microsoft Teams from 6pm – 7pm.

Agenda Programme 

1. Welcome
2. Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 7th September 2021
3. Green Swathe update
4. Church refurbishment update
5. Summary of 2021
6. Work Programme for 2022
7. Construction newsletters
8. Community activity
i. Christmas activities programme
9. Any other business
10. Date of Next Meeting

On Thursday 28th October, the Surrey Heath Planning Committee approved Skanska’s application to fully discharge Condition 9 with an agreed affordable housing requirement for Mindenhurst.

The agreement of 20% site-wide provision will deliver 234 new, much-needed affordable homes for the Borough. 234 homes will be provided regardless of whether the maximum permitted 1,200 homes is achieved.

This followed five years of viability discussions to determine what could be delivered and was in full accordance with the conclusions of an independent viability review.

On Tuesday 23rd November you may see a drone flying over Mindenhurst. This has been arranged by Skanska to capture footage our sites for marketing purposes.