At first glance Inn-Uendo’s, Burton’s new Micro Pub / Bar looks like a classy joint; the jazzy green wallpaper and massive clock centrepiece suggests an upmarket Wine Bar but look closer at the pictures on the wall and you’ll spot the saucy seaside postcards, “Carry On …” film posters and the name will begin to make sense. And that’s before you’ve read the risqué cock-tail menu!
“I wanted a continental vibe, I’ve spent a lot of time in Benidorm so have loads of idea from visiting the bars over there.” Yes, Inn-Uendo’s is different and reflects the personality of owner Richard Peace, who is also known as Dicky to some of his friends.
“People can expect lots of laughter and a friendly environment, we are well known for making people feel very welcome. Maybe that’s why we’re so popular in town,” he says, the last part is probably tongue in cheek, or tongue somewhere else.
‘We’ refers to Richard and his partner Jason, who started their career at Blush in the town centre in 2009. Following its closure in 2015 Richard worked at the Devonshire Arms and latterly at the Burton Bridge Inn. He is well known around town and has a face that you’ve probably come across, so to speak.
“I spent a good five years at Burton Bridge Inn but once the brewery sold it was time to move on. My vision for the last couple of years was to open my own place again, many people have said to me and Jason since leaving Blush that we are missed, and we really need to do something to create the fun atmosphere we are known for.”
Richard spotted the empty unit early 2024 and immediately knew he found the place he could slide in and make his own.
“The location and size was bang on, we finally got the keys in March and it’s been a long and stressful process having to go through planning permission but I knew it’d be worth it in the end.”
Along with the cock-tails, lagers, ciders and premium spirits, Richard has two handpulls and is fully committed to serving real ale.
“It is important to me to be offering real ale as this is what people know me for from working at the Devi and the Bridge. I’ve gained the experience to know how to keep a good pint and what people want. I won The Best Beer on the Burton Ale Trail in March 2022 when we launched the Ruby Red for Burton Bridge’s 40th anniversary, this is something I’m very proud of. We are not tied to any brewery so I can have anything on the pumps that I choose and what the punters request.”
Inn-Uendo’s is on Station Street between Sainsbury’s and the Gurkha Lounge and opens this Saturday at 5pm. Why not slip in for a cheeky one?