Two of Ironbridge’s best-loved hospitality businesses are coming together in a new partnership, as award winning Chef Patron Suree Coates prepares to move Suree’s Kitchen into The White Hart from September.

Following her recent success as Midlands Chef of the Year, Chef Suree will take responsibility for food operations at the historic riverside inn, developing new menus that combine her acclaimed Thai cooking with flavour-first British pub classics, reimagined with her distinctive style.

The move follows growing demand for Suree’s Kitchen, with the restaurant regularly fully booked and recent Thai Tapas lunches proving especially popular. Relocating to The White Hart will give guests more seating, improved facilities, access to a dedicated bar, riverside courtyard dining and the opportunity to enjoy Suree’s food as part of a wider pub, drinks and accommodation experience.

Chef Suree was keen to reassure White Hart regulars that the pub will remain a welcoming historic inn, with the bar continuing to serve drinkers throughout the day.

Guests will still be able to enjoy drinks in the bar or courtyard overlooking the River Severn, now with the added benefit of Chef Suree’s award-winning food.

Ahead of the launch, the restaurant areas will receive a sympathetic refresh, creating the warm, contemporary feel customers love at Suree’s Kitchen while respecting the character and heritage of The White Hart.

Together, The White Hart and sister pub The Water Rat offer 13 updated en-suite bedrooms, part of the local family owned Ironbridge Pub Company, strengthening Ironbridge’s appeal as a destination for award winning food, riverside hospitality and overnight stays.

The expanded operation is also expected to create staff training and upskilling in hospitality opportunities as the food offer develops.

Together, The White Hart and its sister property, The Water Rat, now offer 13 comfortable en-suite bedrooms, allowing visitors to enjoy award-winning dining, riverside pubs and overnight stays, all within one of the UK's most popular heritage destinations, and all located on the famous River Serven.

For local residents, regular customers and visitors alike, the partnership promises the best of both worlds — an award-winning chef-led restaurant within one of Shropshire's most historic inns. For further information, early bookings please visit whitehartirnbrdge.com/surees-kitchen