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GET TO KNOW US!

THE ROLLIN' INN

a blonde woman in pigtails and a bearded man prop up the bar facing the camera smiling
a four squared image of charlie and claire a white couple, pulling silly faces, including a mouthful of marshmallow and oranges being held up to their eyes.
charlie and claire standing behind the pop up bar which is decorated with a pretty floral arrangement
a blonde smiling woman holds a pint up to the camera, behind her a bearded man is stood behind the bar giving a thumbs up

Awwww shucks guys, we are chuffed you are interested in us, and we are excited to get to meet some of you too!
 
We are Charlie and Claire, the owners of the Rollin' Inn. Charlie sits at the helm of the Rollin' Inn and Claire (that's me!)...well, if he's at the helm, that must make me first officer...or helmsman maybe!

Martin Bates (Charlie's dad) ran a mobile bar for several years with his own band of merry men, but after he passed away, it started to look neglected and a little sad, so in 2018, Charlie decided to take charge and attempt to revive the tattered trailer! A builder by trade, he skillfully set about renovating her, and soon after, along came the Pop-up bar and finally the Tiddly Tap Truck, all lovingly and painstakingly renovated by hand.

Claire, not being that handy with a hammer, swiftly became self-appointed 'master of aesthetics' (CEO of painting and decorative decisions!) and now I handle most of the admin, social media and creative detail!

a group of eight staff members behind the pop up bar smiling in black aprons

We are a husband and wife team, along with a crazy cocker spaniel, Widget. We both work full-time jobs and also manage everything related to the Rollin' Inn, so we tend to keep busy!

 

With nearly 10 years of experience in the weddings, events and hospitality industry, I understand the importance of detail, with a taste (obsession?) for gin and love of a great cocktail.

 

Charlie grew up in a family pub in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. So in some small way, we get to continue his Dad's Landlord legacy! 

Get in touch with us sometime -  we would love to chat!

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