A major refurbishment at a St Albans pub will create around three new full time jobs and 10 new part time jobs.

The Crown in Hatfield Road has been preparing for its grand reopening tomorrow after a £300,000 transformation.

All Our Bars, in partnership with Spirit Pub Group, are behind the works, which have taken a number of weeks to complete.

Paul Wigham, CEO of All Our Bars, said: “We cannot wait to unveil our new look, it will herald a whole new era for The Crown.

“The beer garden has been re-landscaped and extended, the kitchen has been upgraded, new toilets added and the entire pub has been re-floored and redecorated, it’s looking superb.”