Punch Pubs owned community local, the Railway Vue, is once again open for business with new managers ready to welcome the community of Histon & Impington.
The pub closed at the start of 2025 and saw Lance Key and Raimonda Aleksiejute take over just a few weeks later, opening to the public on 17 January.
Community at its heart
Locals to the area, Raimonda and Lance have considerable experience in the hospitality industry with Lance having previously run the Hop Bind on Cottenham High Street and Raimonda gathering her bar and kitchen expertise at the nearby White Horse in Oakington. Talking to HI HUB Raimonda said: “We are hoping to create a welcoming and friendly local with hearty homemade pub food – offering a choice which will attract customers as good value for money”.
Customers will, however, have to wait a little longer to sample the new menu as the planned refurbishment, including kitchen extension, is not forecast until later in the year. For now the pub will be offering drinks and bar snacks only.
A warm welcome for all
“We are hoping to welcome both new and existing customers to help us rejuvenate the pub”, Raimonda added. “Our message to everyone is please give us time to put our own stamp on it while we work with our staff to bring back to life this much loved village local.”
The pub welcomes well behaved dogs and will be screening sports events, hosting live bands for music nights and plan a weekly meat raffle – the first of which has already been advertised on their Facebook page.
A Punch Pubs spokesperson told HI HUB: “We are delighted to share that the Railway Vue in Impington has re-opened with new publicans, Lance and Raimonda, at the helm. We plan to invest in the pub later this year, and we will be able to update the community as those plans progress. The Railway Vue is a fantastic and much-loved pub, and, together with Lance and Raimonda, we want to see it continue to thrive and serve the community for many years to come.”
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