A couple who took on their first-ever pub just 12 months ago will mark the anniversary by opening a second premises in the neighbouring village.

Mike and Lisa Daisley, aged 43 and 40 respectively, took over the freehold of The Wildfowler pub in Terrington St Clement, on the outskirts of King's Lynn, in June 2022.

The pair introduced food there, including a tasty brunch menu, and gave it a modern rebrand and refurbishment. 

Wisbech Standard: Owners Mike and Lisa Daisley, right, and Gwyneth Thorneywork, left, with Mark Daisley, and Sam Firth, pub manager, at The Nelson at Clenchwarton.Owners Mike and Lisa Daisley, right, and Gwyneth Thorneywork, left, with Mark Daisley, and Sam Firth, pub manager, at The Nelson at Clenchwarton. (Image: Denise Bradley)

Following its success, the pair have now become the new tenants at The Nelson in nearby Clenchwarton, with the building owned by Elgood's Brewery in Wisbech.

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The pub was previously called The Partridge and it has been closed for a month while Mr and Mrs Daisley put their stamp on it. 

Wisbech Standard: Owners Mike and Lisa Daisley, front, and Gwyneth Thorneywork, at The Nelson at Clenchwarton. Owners Mike and Lisa Daisley, front, and Gwyneth Thorneywork, at The Nelson at Clenchwarton. (Image: Denise Bradley)

Speaking about the name change, Mr Daisley said: "Local people remember the pub as The Victory and while it has moved on since then we wanted some nostalgia linking to that so decided on The Nelson." 

The pub reopens this Saturday, May 27 from midday and there will be a special food offering for the opening weekend, but the regular menu will have a "street food vibe", including burgers, fish and chips and seafood dishes using local produce.

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Wisbech Standard: Head chef Anish Philip, centre, and his team at the Wildfowler at Terrington St Clement, another of the Daisley's pubs. From left, Jordan Wicks, Kieran Woolard, Madison Cowper, and Charli Gibbs.Head chef Anish Philip, centre, and his team at the Wildfowler at Terrington St Clement, another of the Daisley's pubs. From left, Jordan Wicks, Kieran Woolard, Madison Cowper, and Charli Gibbs. (Image: Denise Bradley)

Launching on Sunday, June 4 are roast dinner sharing platters with all the trimmings and the drinks on offer include a range of beers, wines and cocktails. 

Mr Daisley, whose sister-in-law Gwyneth is also a partner in both pubs, added: "There has been a lot of anticipation on this opening and people in the village told us they needed their community hub back.

"We wanted to base it on roughly the same model as The Wildfowler as it has been a real success." 

Wisbech Standard: The beer garden at The Nelson at Clenchwarton.The beer garden at The Nelson at Clenchwarton. (Image: Denise Bradley)

The Nelson, which also boasts a cosy beer garden, has had a refresh with new furniture and artwork.

The pub will be open seven days a week from 12noon.