Aberdeen city centre pub set for refurbishment including new name

How The Wig could look following its refurbishment
How The Wig could look following its refurbishment -Credit:Star Pubs


An Aberdeen city centre pub is set to undergo a major refurbishment and will even be given a new name as part of the overhaul.

The Wig on Castle Street, which is currently seeking a new owner, would be renamed The Tilted Wig and given a complete makeover.

Listed by Star Pubs, refurbishment would see new frontage including signage and an upgraded pictorial, a modernised interior

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Star Pubs writes: "We are planning a full refurbishment at the The Wig, that touches every part of the pub. This will develop an all singing and dancing, city-centre pub with great appeal to the key demographics of the area.

Star Pubs designs show how the pub could look inside
Star Pubs designs show how the pub could look inside -Credit:Star Pubs

"This pub will offer a premium experience with a simple, but appealing menu, a very relaxed environment with a new and fresh internal sparkle and an external scheme to reflect the changes with great kerb appeal. The pub will benefit from new signage and finishes to reflect the internal changes with great kerb appeal."

When refurbished, Star Pubs say The Tilted Wig will offer:

• An extensive range of premium and craft lagers, spirits, wines, and cocktails and low and no alcohol options.

• A tight menu which compliments the drinks offer and can be delivered consistently. Looking for the operator to define in more detail

• The entertainment offer should complement the pub with regular live weekend music, Pub Quiz and other alternatives such as Comedy.

Exterior signage would be given a new look as part of the refurb
Exterior signage would be given a new look as part of the refurb -Credit:Star Pubs

In their advert to owners, they continue: "If you’ve benefited from running or owning a pub business, we’d love to hear what experience you can bring. The right operator for the Wig will have extensive experience in high street hospitality businesses.

Space for dining and drinking is included in the overhaul
Space for dining and drinking is included in the overhaul -Credit:Star Pubs

"They will have a clear vision for their marketing strategy, entertainment offer and drinks menu and can create a memorable experience for their customers. If this sounds like the incredible pub opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply today and tell us what you can bring to this pubs next chapter.

"The Wig will be undergoing a refurbishment which will cover the interior and exterior of the pub. A full list of works and pub floor plan can be found in the ‘refurbishment details’ in the downloads."

Star Pubs are aiming to give The Wig a modern look
Star Pubs are aiming to give The Wig a modern look -Credit:Star Pubs

Estimated minimum ingoing costs are listed as £51,848 and the annual rent is set as £39,393, with Star Pubs adding the bar benefits from it's 32,000 strong population within 20 minutes walking time of the venue.

The Wig is available on Star Pubs' investment tenancy agreement. Click here for more information on this agreement. More details can also be found on the Star Pubs website.