THE Wheatsheaf Inn has new owners – and Eastbourne Life has been along to have a chat with Graham and Magnus.

The Willingdon pub is open seven days a week, and both have big plans.

There’s a big emphasis on food – top quality food – but it’s also about creating a pub where people want to go. It may be for a drink, meal and a chat as well.

There’s a weekly quiz night, regular live music, and other attractions are planned.

Magnus said: “I fell in love with the industry when I started washing up in my local pub at the age of 14, and spent the next 14 years managing pubs and working as a chef. 

It’s the only thing I’ve ever really wanted to do as a career and I’ve taken a few detours along the way but now, 25 years later I’m delighted to announce that myself and Graham have taken over The Wheatsheaf Inn in Willingdon.

We feel privileged to be given the opportunity to take on such a fantastic pub in a beautiful village a stone’s throw away from where I grew up.

We already know many of the locals and can’t wait to meet some new faces.”