New owner's latest update on work to revive Star Inn

* Work in progress: an interior shot of the Star Inn's transformation. All images are taken from owner's latest social media update. 

The businessman turning a derelict Llangollen pub back into a "proper local" has given an update on the progress of his ambitious scheme for the old Star Inn.

The Star on Queen Street has been closed for the past few years since the last landlord called time.

By late last year the large building, which stands alongside the town's fire station, had become an eyesore with broken windows and unlocked doors which had to be secured against vandals.

But earlier this year it was taken over by David Anderson, who is originally from Cefn Mawr and attended Ysgol Dinas Bran where her left in 2000 to train as an engineer before setting up a successful group of businesses based in Yorkshire, took over the building.

Part of the group is a property arm and from that stemmed a new company named Star Inn (Llangollen) Ltd, which has taken over the pub.   

David plans to turn it back into a community pub - or hub - with emphasis on making it a place where people feel safe and comfortable.

Work on the transformation has been going rapidly ahead over the months since the job began, with teams of workmen giving their attention to every area of the building.

The latest social media update on the progress being made says: "A new chapter is being written at the Star in Llangollen.

"There's plenty happening behind the scenes as we continue bringing the Star Inn back to life.

"From the bar and guest rooms to the finishing touches, we're working hard to create a proper local that Llangollen can be proud of."

* Owner David Anderson outside the building he's turning back into a "proper local". 

And the post promises: "Great drinks, live sport, comfortable stays, a warm welcome, community events and entertainment."

The banner out front promises the Star will be open again this summer and the post says: "While we don't have a confirmed opening date just yet, we'll keep everyone informed as progress continues."

Speaking to llanblogger as the work began earlier this year, David said: "I actually used to drink at the Star in my younger days after playing in rugby matches, so I remember it well. When it came up for sale we decided to buy it and bring it back to life as a community pub or hub.

"Our aim is to give it a real feel-good factor and we're keen to do everything right and to a high standard. The front of house will have a rustic feel about it but with a slightly modern twist. 

"However, we want to remind people of how the Star used to be and we're looking at depicting around the rooms any historical mentions it has had and old pictures it appears in."

David's company also plans to include five ensuite B&B bedrooms plus a kitchen to produce the breakfasts.

"Given the complexity of the building it's going to be a challenge technically to do this but we'll be taking everything back to brick to address any problems we encounter," he said.

David explained that the new logo of the pub he has had produced is emblazoned "Established 1976" because that's the earliest any records showing the building as a pub he has been able to find. The banner now outside the pub also includes a star motif which he says represents the pub in the community and that's very much how he wants it to be, he says.