A NEW landlord has taken over The Masons Arms at Meysey Hampton.

Paul Fallows has spent the last four years telling other landlords how to run their pubs but now, after taking over as new landlord at The Masons Arms, the boot is firmly on the other foot.

Paul, 32, has been in the business for more than 10 years, running The Baker’s Arms at Somerford Keynes for five years before moving to his previous role of development manager for a large pubco.

Paul set his sights set on running The Masons Arms, owned by Arkell's Brewery, many years ago.

"Meysey Hampton is a brilliant village with fantastic villagers and deserves a pub to match," he said.

"I’ve got many friends here and I knew the opportunity to take the pub on would come up eventually, so when Arkell’s finally got in touch, I didn’t hesitate. Now all I’ve got to do is put the advice I gave the other pubs into practice here."

It did not take long for news of the new pub landlord to filter around the area, and on the first night there was a queue of people outside the pub waiting to welcome Paul and his team.

Paul claims the key to a successful village pub is good beer, good people and a good welcome.

"We’re in a lovely Gloucestershire village, so we expect wellies, paws and families and we’re happy to leave the gastro food offer to others," he said. "We’ll be offering well-sourced good food and a comfortable nights sleep for those wanting a bed for the night."