A POPULAR bar now boasts a gin library and pizza restaurant after it underwent a makeover.

Hudson in Head Street, Colchester, is managed by the Elysium Group.

The bar has reopened as Hudson Smokehouse and Grill, and a number of changes have been made.

A spokesman for the Elysium Group said: “We are now open every day from noon.

“There is a light and airy bohemian chic style atmosphere where you’ll find food being cooked the way it should be, on real wood and charcoal fires.

“We’re serving incredible smokehouse meats, steaks, briskets, ribs, burgers, loaded fries and not to forget veggie and vegan options, too.”

The first floor has a gin library with professional mixologists.

It will be open every weekend with DJs playing into the evening.

The Artisan Pizza restaurant takes over the top floor and bottomless pizza experiences will be available on Fridays and Saturdays.