Pymore Inn welcomes new landlords Will and Holly Good

Electric Pubs, Dorset-based independent pub and restaurant operator, has announced that Will and Holly Good will become the new landlords of the Pymore Inn.

The couple have been landlords of the Ilchester Arms, Symondsbury, for around three years and announced on social media that although they are sad to leave, they are ‘ready to take on a new challenge, throwing our passion and enthusiasm into a bigger pub’.

Will Good said: “Holly and I are really excited to be running the Pymore Inn.

“It’s one of the best pubs in the area with enormous potential.

“We look forward to welcoming all the locals when we arrive.”

The Pymore Inn has undergone a significant refurbishment over the last year, including the addition of a new outdoor bar and kitchen.

Steve Killingbeck, operations director at Electric Pubs, said: “Will and Holly are well-known in the Bridport area, having successfully run the Ilchester Arms in Symondsbury for the last few years. We are delighted that they have agreed to join our group and we look forward to them starting at the Pymore Inn in the autumn.”

It is the latest move for the fast-growing company.

The company, established by Alasdair Warren and Steve Killingbeck in May 2019 with the objective of building a portfolio of freehold pubs across Dorset, has also acquired Morrish and Banham. The independent Dorset wine merchant joins The Pymore Inn, the first purchase of the Electric Pub Company, The Antelope Inn at Hazelbury Bryan and The Elm Tree Inn at Langton Herring, which was bought earlier this year. It also manages the Electric Lounge at Bridport Electric Palace and the Bridport Arts Centre.

Mr Banham joined the company as a director to oversee the wine offering at the existing venues. He will also help with the purchase and development of more venues across Dorset for the Electric Pub Company. Mr Banham will also join the team to open a new seafood restaurant, bar and café in Bridport Arts Centre.