A popular Warwick pub is set to be taken over by new owners who already run a successful bar in the town.

Tom Douglas, pillar of the Warwick licensed trade and well-known character around town, has announced a new phase in the life of the multi award winning Old Post Office pub in West Street, Warwick.

Following the sale of Rigsby's cellar bar (now The Eagle) in 2022, wife and husband partnership Rachel Silverthorne and Tim Maccabee will take on The Old Post Office from April 10 2023, reuniting the two pubs under one ownership.

The Old Post Office has become a firm favourite in Warwick, both amongst locals and visitors offering a unique drinking experience, specialising in cask and craft Ales plus a range of ciders.

A family concern, the 'OPO' has benefitted from the experience and character of Tom, wife Gill and daughter Gemma for nearly 10 years.

Thanks to the friendly atmosphere and benefitting from a great range of beers as selected by Gemma Douglas, the OPO has been a frequent award winner including CAMRA branch pub of the year and cider pub of the year more than once.

Rachel and Tim rebranded Rigsby's cellar bar as The Eagle last year (image supplied)

Tom Douglas said: "I've had a long career as a publican, in Warwick, Barford, Edghill and many other places over the years.

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"It's time now to enjoy being on the other side of the bar and let Tim and Rachel put in the hard work.

"We had the chance to create the OPO back in 2014 and we're proud of what we've achieved, establishing it as a pub of real character with a thriving local's community.

"We've liked what Tim and Rachel have done at The Eagle and feel we're passing the OPO on to trusted hands to take it on to the next phase of life."

Commenting on the purchase, Tim Maccabee said: "We're more than delighted to be given the opportunity to take the OPO into a new phase.

"While we conducted a complete refit of Rigsby's cellar bar, turning it into The Eagle back in 2022, there won't be any such transformation this time around - the OPO is the OPO and will retain its unique and charming character.

"We look forward to seeing Tom, Gill and Gemma plus other regulars in the pub through the rest of 2023 and beyond."