Penny Lane proprietors James Holywell and Agnes Syslo / Photo by Dave Yochum
Jan. 8. A pub reminiscent of gathering places in the British Isles has opened in Jetton Village in the former Cornelius Draft House space. Proprietors James Holywell and Agnes Syslo say opening the Penny Lane pub is a dream come true, having operated a cozy bar on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
The couple traveled the US and fell in love with this area
Holywell is from Liverpool, while Syslo is from Krakow in Poland.
Penny Lane is already popular with the international set; it opens early for international soccer matches. Karaoke, trivia night and live music are also part of the mix, as well as a couch, comfortable chairs and a fireplace.
Popular drinks, in addition to Guinness and Fuller’s London Pride, include old fashions, $12 and up, and espresso martinis, $13 and up.
Details
Hours: 3 pm to 2 am Monday to Thursday; Friday 2 pm to 2 am; Saturday 10 am to 2 am; and Sunday 11 am or noon to 2 am, depending on English leagues.
Address: 19818 N Cove Road Cornelius
Looking forward to checking it out! Best of luck with the new venture, and welcome to the Lake Norman area.
Posted by Candy La Monica | January 8, 2025, 12:36 pmSounds like a good place. Looking forward to trying it out. Will there be any food?
Posted by Rick | January 8, 2025, 3:48 pmIt’s the best place to hang out, has an amazing vibe, and the owners are incredible!
Posted by Crystal Dowell | January 9, 2025, 7:53 amGreat atmosphere, great entertainment, great owners.
Posted by Dick Mckean | January 9, 2025, 11:20 amOne of the friendliest watering holes in the LKN area! Jimmy and Agnes are great hosts. Lots of TVs, comfortable seats, cool music. Highly recommended.
Posted by Pete M | January 9, 2025, 12:59 pmThis is great we look forward to coming over!
Posted by Robin Lawler | January 9, 2025, 10:08 pmWonderful couple and great business! Best of luck!
Posted by Phyllis Boyd-VanHoy | January 13, 2025, 1:51 pmWe love Jimmy and Agnes. To see them bring Penny Lane to life has been amazing! With both my Mother and Father being from England, as well as myself serving 4 of my 8 years in the USAF stationed there, it’s so nice to have that true pure English pub atmosphere. Great job to them for filling a void. Sometimes you just want to go enjoy a beverage in a comfortable home like environment Well done!
Posted by Christine M | January 15, 2025, 11:18 amHow does one contact Penny Lane? There is no phone number on the site.
Posted by Gisele | January 16, 2025, 12:04 pm