Steak and Grill House to reopen after refit and manager's battle with cancer

Mandy Smith took over Worcester Steak and Grill House in the Corn Market on Monday and has spent the week getting ready for its grand reopening.

Despite an extremely busy week, Mandy is excited to get the doors open having spent the last two years battling cancer.

In April 2019, she was diagnosed with skin cancer then six months later found she also had breast cancer.

Having undergone 18 rounds of chemotherapy, she is excited for the next stage of her life to begin.

Previously, she ran the Deer's Leap in Barbourne for two years until 2009 and has experience at other Worcester pubs.

"I am excited to keep it going, I've had two years stuck in the house fighting cancer.

"This has given me something to think about apart from cancer and I'm excited to get back to living a normal life now.

"It's been hard work to get it ready but lots of people have been commenting saying congratulations and they are excited to come in."

She thanked Sarah Tidmarsh for her hard work helping to get the place sorted.

New cocktail bar area

Mandy, from Brickfields, has installed a new cocktail bar at the back of the bar employing two mixologists and is looking forward to Friday night's launch party.

They are now looking for a chef who can cook their steak, burger and sandwich menus.

She is looking forward to welcoming back old customers as well as new.

DJ Paul Hollins will be playing 60s, 70s, soul, ska and mod music from 7pm until late.

The following Friday, Chalky will host a mod, soul and ska night.

Previously, the pub has been the Slug and Lettuce, Francesca's, The Malster

"It has been hectic getting everything ready and I am absolutely knackered but I am looking forward to Friday."

If you are a chef looking for work call the bar on 01905 747988.