Community-minded kitchen won't be bowled over

A popular community-minded restaurant does not have to worry about being bowled over, after its landlord nixed demolition plans.

The Bowling Club, in Caversham, began as a food truck in June 2002, and opened at its premises in February 2023, and owners Liam Arthur and Jackie Bannon could not be more delighted with the outcome, with its lease renewed for 10 years.

"When we heard that the place was going to be bowled over, we approached the landlord with an offer of 10 years, and he was willing to take us on," Ms Bannon said.

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