A COSY pub in a historic building with links to the Tudors has welcomed back customers after an extensive near three-week refurbishment.

Boasting a brighter, more modern look, Rayleigh Lodge has re-opened after a complete transformation while keeping the traditional feel pub-goers "know and love".

Inside - the pub has kept its cosy feelInside - the pub has kept its cosy feel (Image: Ember Inns) A refreshed bar, new furniture and an expanded dining space are some of the new changes which have been made to provide guests with a relaxed and warm environment to enjoy their visit.

The pub, at 70 The Chase, has also updated its menu to include a wide range of new dishes including chicken schnitzel, "rainbow" lasagne, a cheese and bacon burger and steaks.

Revamp - the pub has also unveiled a new menuRevamp - the pub has also unveiled a new menu (Image: Ember Inns) Historic - the pub boasts a large beer gardenHistoric building - the pub boasts a large beer garden (Image: Ember Inns)

Tom Dixon, general manager at The Rayleigh Lodge, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome guests, both familiar faces and new friends, to experience our pub’s new look, whilst keeping the cosy feel of The Rayleigh Lodge we all know and love.”

Refreshed - the new-look barRefreshed - the new-look bar (Image: Ember Inns)

Steeped in history, the land where The Rayleigh Lodge now stands, close to Grove Wood,  was once acquired by Henry VIII during his courtship of Anne Boleyn.

Serving up great quality food, the pub offers a fixed price menu with three courses available for £11.49 from 12pm until 5pm, Monday to Friday, and £14.79 after 5pm.

Seating - the new look features a more modern aestheticSeating - the new look features a more modern aesthetic (Image: Ember Inns) Interior - it has also kept some of its historic featuresInterior - it has also kept some of its historic features (Image: Ember Inns)

There is also a fixed price Sunday lunch menu with up to three courses available, including the classic pub roast, with guests able to add a three sides bundle of cauliflower cheese, stuffing wrapped in bacon and Yorkshire puddings for only £6.49.

The pub hosts a popular pub quiz every Wednesday from 8.30pm which is best to pre-book for.

For more information, or to make a booking at the new look The Rayleigh Lodge, visit emberinns.co.uk/nationalsearch/eastofengland/the-rayleigh-lodge-rayleigh.