Fenwick pub owners sunk £30,000 into historic boozer as country went into lockdown
Kilmarnock residents Mikey Lennon and Gareth Kelly took over The Kings Arms in Fenwick at the start of March 2020 just as Covid hit.Undeterred, the duo forged ahead with their plans to transform the unloved, little-used local into a quality, food-serving outlet.As the nation went into lockdown, Mikey and Gareth embarked on a £30,000 refurbishment of the historic 18th century inn.Realising the pub had no income and keen to see it thrive, residents pitched in, donating their time to decorate, redo the lighting and revamp the garden, making it one of the biggest in the area.The Kings Arms’ cosy new-look, 120-seater garden and gastro menu put the local on the map when pubs reopened in July.By the time it had to close in October, it had become