An historic pub on the Isle of Dogs has reopened after a refurbishment.

Pictures of The Lord Nelson have been shared with The Advertiser after the pub started welcoming customers again last week. 

The pub was taken over by Star Pubs & Bars earlier this year who announced the pub would be closing on January 7 to allow for the £220,000 works to be undertaken. 

East London Advertiser: The pub after the refurbishment (left) and before the works (right).The pub after the refurbishment (left) and before the works (right). (Image: Damilare Kareem, Google Maps)

Cara Venn, operator of The Lord Nelson, said: "We had a really busy weekend when we opened. The pub was packed out. 

"Customers love the new look, which is bright, open yet warm and welcoming."

The revamped pub features a new pool table, TV screen, and darts board, and has been kitted out with plenty of seats and tables for visitors. 

East London Advertiser: The pub features a brand new pool table and several TV screens for sports fansThe pub features a brand new pool table and several TV screens for sports fans (Image: Damilare Kareem)

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The pub was built in 1855 and the floors have been preserved as a nod to its historic character. 

The Lord Nelson are holding an opening celebration on February 24 to mark the completion of the works. 

East London Advertiser: There is plenty of room to seat visitorsThere is plenty of room to seat visitors (Image: Cara Venn)

Cara said: "It should be a great celebration of the pub’s reopening.”