The Moray Inn
What does a thistle, tartan and Scotch Whisky have in common? If you don’t know the answer to that I hope you’ve never had a Scotch Whisky in your life. The answer is, of course, Scotland.
Fun fact, did you notice that in Scotland they spell whisky without an e, whilst over in Ireland they spell it whiskey, with the added e (something we learnt to be very careful about).
Anyway without further ado, we introduce the “The Moray Inn”, a Little Pub with a lot of Scottish flair.
After reading about My Little Pub online Bruce and Margaret came down to Christchurch at the end of last year to see one in the flesh and quickly fell in love.
We were thrilled to work with these new Little Publicans who were passionate about adding their own touches to their Little Pub; Tartan fabrics, each of their own Scottish coats of arms, scotch whisky brands on the signage and “a space to add some CD’s by some 60’s to 80’s Scottish musicians – Sheena Easton, Bay City Rollers, Eurythmics, Donovan, The Proclaimers, Lulu, Average White Band etc.” amongst other favourite 70’s and 80’s musicians.
The Moray Inn was built in the factory in Christchurch and then was put on the back of a truck and sent up to Waikato. One of our Directors, Gary, went up to deliver The Moray Inn and make sure it was all good to go for its big opening night. Bruce and Margaret had invited friends from up and down the country to celebrate the new backyard addition. No doubt there were a fair few whiskys and maybe a couple of whiskeys consumed.
The Moray Inn is a platinum model, Little Irish Pub with a definite Scottish flavour (or is that flavor). It features the custom made stained-glass windows, corner bench seating which includes a church pew end, two bespoke showcase cabinets filled with handpicked memorabilia, a complete TV wall unit and fireplace plinth and mantel and of course all of the finer details and special effects to give it all of it’s pub atmosphere. Sitting in pride of place amongst the memorabilia are photos of Bruce’s Scottish Grandfather and Father.
With the door opening out onto their existing deck just a few steps from their backdoor Bruce and Margaret’s backyard will no doubt become the envy of their friends, family and even neighbours. It’s lucky for everyone that they love to entertain.
“We are thrilled with our Little Pub and thoroughly enjoyed working with the My Little Pub crew during the construction journey. “
They have an open invitation to anyone in the Waikato to come and visit, have a dram, and discuss and admire these amazing “wee” buildings.
Thank you to these new Little Publicans for trusting us to deliver The Moray Inn. We wish Bruce & Margaret all the very best and will certainly be joining them for another dram in the future.
