Former MasterChef winner to become new owner of popular Martin's Arms in Colston Bassett
The pub is currently closed for refurbishment, but is set to reopen over the coming months
A former Masterchef: The Professionals winner is set to become the new owner of a popular Nottinghamshire pub.
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Laurence Henry, who won the 2018 edition of the BBC cooking show, will take over the Martin’s Arms in Colston Bassett alongside his wife Sera.
Earlier this summer a message on the pub’s website confirmed that it had closed to allow for renovation work to take place.
With its ivy-clad exterior and Jacobean fireplace, the Martin’s Arms is regarded as one of Nottinghamshire’s top pubs.
In an Instagram post, new owner Henry said: “After almost a year of looking for the perfect place to call our own, @seracatrinh & I are SO EXCITED to be the new owners of The Martins Arms, country pub & restaurant in Colston Bassett!
“Lots of work to do over the next few months but we cannot wait to welcome you soon.”
Nottingham-born Henry left his position at the city’s Cleaver & Wake restaurant last November, having helped launch the fine dining establishment in 2022.
His new pub was named Nottinghamshire Dining Pub Of The Year for nine years running between 2012 and 2021.