Huggies

12 Market Place

Redditch

Tel: 01527 596283

DAVID Hughes certainly likes a challenge. The businessman, born and bred in Redditch, opened Huggies less than six months ago but has already seen the place turned into a beach and play host to a troupe of male strippers!

Now he is looking forward to Christmas, with the promise of a venue like no other in the town.

"We are a restaurant by day, a pub at night and a club at the weekend," he explained.

"We are an independent venue run for the locals. If anyone has suggestions for parties or events at Huggies then they can come and talk to us and we will see what we can do."

The Market Place premises have been given a makeover since its days as The Litten Tree.

It has a new sound system, new flooring and comfortable new seating, including an area which can be cordoned off for private parties.

And a Christmas menu will be running alongside the main Huggies menu in the run-up to the festive season.

Diners can choose from one, two or three courses with prices ranging from £5.75 to £9.95.

And in addition to the traditional roast turkey, main courses include tuna steak and best rump steak, not to mention a vegetarian option.

There is also plenty on offer for those looking for a lighter snack during the day, with Huggies serving up a range of excellent burgers, wraps, salads and platters to share.

"We wanted to do food that people want during the day but with a bit a twist," David explained.

And for those in town in the evening, Huggies will have plenty going on leading up to Christmas with a School Disco planned, in addition to another Ladies Night and a pool competition.

Plans for another beach party may be put on hold though until the weather warms up!