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Sir Winston’s Public House was the very first pub opened by the Thon Group, all the way back in 1969 🤩 Since Sir Winston opened in ’69, a lot has changed — and now even more changes are coming: We’re renovating! 🛠️

We’re getting new floors, new restrooms, a new bar, a new façade, and new furniture. We’ll close on the 22nd of December and reopen at the end of January. We’ll share the exact opening date soon, but what we can say is that we’ll be back in the new year with a refreshed look — while still keeping the same charming pub atmosphere we all love ❤️.

When we reopen, we’ll become a fully dedicated English pub, without piano entertainment on weekends. The current piano area will be transformed into new seating.

In the photos, you can see Sir Winston on opening day in 1969, how it looks today, and a mood board showing how it will look in 2026.

We can’t wait to show it off — and you’re more than welcome to stop by both before and after the makeover 🎉

PS: We also have a 104-year-old in our pub collection! Den Gamle Major dates back to 1921, and was taken over by Olav Thon in 1984.

Photos:
Image 1: Brun, Johan, Dagbladet. Collection owner: Norsk Folkemuseum. https://lnkd.in/dfr9cJVt

Image 2: Brun, Johan, Dagbladet. Collection owner: Norsk Folkemuseum. https://lnkd.in/d-frjtSe

Image 3: Ida-Christine Carlsen
Image 4: Moodboard, Andy Thornton Worldwide Interiors Ltd

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🤝 We are looking for someone who loves to combine creativity, service, and leadership. This is a full-time position, and you will report to the operations manager and be responsible for a team of twelve employees.⁠
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🕛 The working hours will vary between daytime, evenings, and weekends. Applications will be reviewed continuously, and the position can be filled before the application deadline. Start date is by mutual agreement.⁠
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☘️ O'Connors embodies Irish charm and is located at Brunholmen in Ålesund. We want to be a natural meeting point in the city for adventurous souls who want a taste of Irish culture. You will be part of a team with both new and experienced colleagues that craves giving the town's best service. We have pub food, sports on big screens, pub quizzes, and much more.