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British-style pub could open Saturday

June 5th, 2009 at 01:23pm Melissa Westphal

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The region is getting another English-style pub with the opening of Red Lion Ale House, 501 E. State St., in the former space occupied by Vinny’s on Block 5 in downtown Rockford.

Co-partner Larry Shernaman hopes to open the business this Saturday, June 6. He is an ex-partner with Hope & Anchor English Pub, 5040 N. Second St., in Loves Park.

Hope & Anchor opened in March in the space that housed the Mayflower restaurant for nearly 70 years. Restaurant partner John Nuttall said Red Lion has no connection to Hope & Anchor.

Shernaman said Vinny’s closed a few weeks ago, and the old owners are still involved. He said they are “redefining” the business and will serve British beers and pub grub that will include English and American food.

The business will also have dart leagues playing Sunday through Wednesday.

Red Lion plans to be open from 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Call 815-963-0099 for more information.

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  • 1. GW  |  July 6th, 2009 at 5:17 pm

    Larry Shernaman is the biggest idiot I’ve ever met. He has no business sense and has no idea how to run one. It won’t be long before he gets kicked out of this business too. Anyone who works with him or gets to know him will agree.

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