The Lobster pub Sheringham to be run by manager of The Crown

The Lobster, in Sheringham High Street, is now being run by the general manager of a pub in the same town. 

Oliver McErlain, general manager of The Crown, in Lifeboat Plain, is the new manager of the pub - taking over from Graham Deans, who ran it for 22 years.

The Lobster pub in Sheringham High Street (Image: Adam Barker)

Mr McErlain will be the general manager of both pubs, which are owned by the largest pub company in the UK, Stonegate Group.

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The Lobster and The Crown are just 100 yards apart.

The Lobster is currently undergoing “extensive renovations”, which are due to be completed by the end of February.

Oliver McErlain, general manager of The Crown and the new manager of The Lobster, both in Sheringham (Image: Brittany Woodman)

Mr McErlain said in statement on The Crown Facebook page: “We, the team at The Crown, will be running both The Crown and The Lobster.

“We are part of this beautiful town and our commitment to it is investing significantly not only in The Lobster but in the people whom work within both businesses.

“We read all the comments relating to The Crown and The Lobster and, whilst we know we’ll not be to everyone’s taste, please don’t forget we put a lot of effort into these businesses regardless of whom you think the giant corporation is.

"I’m responsible for both of these pubs and I am more than happy to speak to anyone directly.

"We are all working extremely hard to get ready to re-open the Lobsters doors in the coming weeks.

"More details and sneak peeks coming soon."

The Crown in Lifeboat Plain, Sheringham (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

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A spokesperson for Stonegate Group said: "The Lobster is currently undergoing a transformative uplift across the establishment, following a significant investment.

"The pub will be opening at the end of February, under the same general manager as The Crown, who will now look after both community venues and looks forward to welcoming locals back to the pub shortly.”