Barry Island hotel gets a Gavin & Stacey rebrand

A hotel on Barry Island has changed its name to What’s Occur-Inn to celebrate the last-ever Gavin and Stacey episode.

The Premier Inn, located in the South Wales resort where the hit show was filmed, has been renamed in honour of the show’s catchphrase, made famous by co-writer Ruth Jones’ character Nessa.

Sam Boothroyd from South Yorkshire,  who was staying at the hotel when the new signs went up said: ‘It was so exciting to see the What’s Occur-Inn sign. We were very surprised but really pleased. It’s really cool.

‘The final episode is going to be great. We miss the King’s speech each year, but we won’t want to miss this.’

The ‘What’s Occur-inn’ was opened by a Nessa lookalike, who said: ‘As a Barry local myself, it’s been great to be involved in this opening.

‘Ever since the final episode was announced, the town has come alive with the Gavin and Stacey buzz.

‘It has been very exciting, especially when the filming started in September, so this is the cherry on top of a lush year.'

A  Premier Inn spokesperson  said the company had seen an increase in bookings in Barry on the back of the show’s success.

They added: ‘We hope  our tribute to this beloved sitcom will make people smile.

‘People visit our Barry Island hotel from as far and wide as China and even Hawaii to get a taste of what the island is really like.’

The Gavin and Stacey special, co-created by James Corden, airs on BBC One on Christmas Day, at a time yet to be confirmed.

Published: 28 Nov 2024