A CHRISTCHURCH pub has reopened after a £250,000 makeover in seven days.

The Somerford Beefeater has a new look inside and out, with an updated menu as well.

More staff have been taken on, with the team also having expert steak and wine training.

Kelly Redmond, general manager of Somerford Beefeater said: "All these great changes make Beefeater even more inviting and we’re proud to reopen our doors.

"We have spent a lot of time working on the presentation of the new look to give our guests the wow factor.

"We are confident our guests will enjoy the changes as much as we do and friends and families can make the most of their time here. It’s still their Beefeater – but with a modern twist."