Grace Land, operator of the Earl of Essex acquired what was Jan’s Bar to take its portfolio to five sites. It was acquired from a private vendor, via landlord Wellington Pub Company, for an undisclosed sum. Reopened as Axe in May 2017 with a central bar, an impressive beer list of 3 on cask, 15 on keg and lots of bottles. No clips but paper details slotted into board on the wall. A welcome change and return although the pub has no signage!