The opening of the newly rebranded Furlong and Furrow near Ripon has been delayed by an extra week.
The pub, formerly known as the Black A Moor Inn, will now open on Saturday 23rd May due to what the owners describe as “unforeseen circumstances beyond our control”.
Laura Davis and James Campbell said setbacks to works and installations had made it impossible to complete preparations on schedule.
The pair said it was important that the venue opened only once it was fully ready.
They said:
“It is so important to us to open our doors when we are all set to welcome you properly and the venue reflects our high standards.”
The pub’s welcome party will now take place on the evening of Friday 22nd May, with doors opening at 6pm, while the official opening day has been moved to Saturday 23rd May.
Bookings for the venue are expected to open tomorrow (7th May) through the business’s “coming soon” website. The full website is due to launch later in May.
Change of name
Laura and James confirmed they would rename the historic Black A Moor Inn as the Furlong and Furrow.
They said the decision had been made to create a more inclusive environment while preserving the building’s heritage.
Explaining their decision, Laura and James said they were keen to retain the building’s character while addressing concerns around the existing name:
“Part of the reason we fell in love with the Black A Moor, is because of its stunning historical features and it's traditional rustic charm.
"We promise we will be leaving that well alone and keeping it as a traditional pub and eatery."
The pair added that the name change reflects evolving attitudes.
They said:
“The name change is simply because in today's era, some would feel the name a little insensitive due to its relations to the slave trade and European artistic trope from the sixteenth to the eighteen centuries.
"We want our venue to be inclusive to all and to carry no unwelcome bad relations to racism.
“The decision was NOT taken lightly and we understand that some will be saddened by this.
“We totally respect the history behind it and we hope that the public will understand our reasonings for this in today's modern era.”
Laura and James said they intended to retain the pub’s traditional character and historical features, while also introducing updated décor, seasonal food offerings and local ales.
They also announced plans for a feature wall dedicated to the building’s history and encouraged members of the public to contribute photographs and stories connected to the inn.
Future plans for the site include converting guest rooms into boutique-style accommodation at a later stage.
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