ICONIC pub chain BrewDog are planning to open at the end of March in Basingstoke shopping centre.

The bar will be located in Festival Place at the unit previously occupied by Coal Grill and Bar on Potters Walk.

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A spokesperson from Festival Place, said: “We are very excited about welcoming BrewDog to FP and will be handing over the unit next week.

“As yet we don’t have a confirmed opening date but are expecting the bar to be opening at the end of March.”

Coal Grill and Bar shut in January having been in the town for more than a decade.

Famed for its Punk IPA, BrewDog started as an independent brewery in Scotland, and now serves a range of draft beer on tap, as well as tasty treats such as burgers, Buffalo wings and chicken waffles.

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Festival Place said bringing BrewDog to the town is a “real coup” for the shopping centre, following on from the addition of Five Guys burger chain, which opened last year.

BrewDog has been contacted for more information.

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