Well everyone, we’ve made it to the other side! It’s been a wild ride and we can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve done with the place while you’ve been away!
Our doors will be open on FRIDAY 10th of July from 12:00pm – 12:00am serving food and drinks ALL DAY. We know you’ve all waited almost four months and we can’t wait to see you come through our doors again.
We’ve been working really hard to make sure it’s a safe environment and Covid compliant for our guests and staff alike and we really appreciate your patience with us in this new normal.
We ask that if you want to dine with us, please book via phone (01473 730531) or email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to avoid any disappointment. We will only be taking bookings for our restaurant for the time being and the garden is first come first served.
As part of our re-opening plans, please see the important information below:
Revised opening hours are as follows:
Monday: 12:00 – 3:00 and 5:00 – 10:30 (Food service 12:00 – 2:30 and 6:00 – 9:00)
Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 and 5:00 – 10:30 (Food service 12:00 – 2:30 and 6:00 – 9:00)
Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 and 5:00 – 10:30 (Food service 12:00 – 2:30 and 6:00 – 9:00)
Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 and 5:00 – 10:30 (Food service 12:00 – 2:30 and 6:00 – 9:00)
Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 and 5:00 – 12:00 (Food service 12:00 – 2:30 and 6:00 – 9:30)
Saturday: 12:00 – 12:00 (Food service 12:00 – 9:30)
Sunday: 12:00 – 8:30 (Food service 12:00 – 5:00)
Whilst we are excited about opening again and are all looking forward to seeing all our regulars and our dining customers, there are some changes to comply with the latest Government advice for hospitality venues. After almost four months of forced closure due to Covid-19, we can’t wait to get started, but we have to request that all our customers follow the guidelines below. We want to keep all our staff and our customers safe and inevitably, there will be some changes to how the bar and restaurant service will operate.
Guidance for our customers:
Please do not visit the pub if you are unwell or if you have been in contact with someone who is, or has been, exhibiting symptoms of Covid-19.
We will be operating an enhanced cleaning schedule for all areas of the pub and restaurant. We will appreciate the assistance of customers to enable this process to operate on schedule.
Inside seating in our public bar area will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. We will not be taking table reservations for the bar area and please bear in mind that we will be operating with reduced seating capacity.
Inside seating in our restaurant areas can be reserved by phone (01473 730531) or by email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). It is essential to book if you want to be sure of being seated, as we will be operating with reduced seating numbers. If you are intending to dine in the restaurant areas, the Government guidelines state that;
Indoor gatherings should only be occurring in groups of up to 2 households (including support bubbles). – please make sure that you are following this advice, when planning your meal out.
Outside seating in the garden will be available on a first-come, first served basis. Additional outside seating has been provided and will include limited covered seating. Please note that if it rains and we are full inside, we may not be able to offer indoor seating or standing. If you are sitting outside in the garden, the Government guidelines state that:
Outdoor gatherings should only be occurring in groups of up to 2 households (or support bubbles), or a group of at most 6 people from any number of households. – again, please help us by following this advice.
Please use either the front or side entrance doors to access service points for food and drinks orders - please use the hand sanitiser dispensers on your way in. Our restaurant will operate table-service only for food and drinks. You will be seated at your allocated table and single-use menus will be brought to your table. Please note that at busy times, we may ask you to observe a time limit for table occupancy in the restaurant.
For outside dining, we will operate a ticket system, with your food and drinks brought to the table. Where service conditions allow, you may take your drinks back to the table, but please observe the staff recommendations. Payment for food and drinks to be consumed outside will need to be made at the time of ordering.
All visitors must leave us with their contact details – please write your name and contact number on the sheet provided (one person per group is OK). We are required to retain the list of contact details for 21 days – after that period, the information will be destroyed.
Children must always be accompanied by an adult and be under supervision and should remain seated at the allocated table.
If queuing is necessary during busy periods, please follow the directions from our staff.
The Ladies and Gents toilets will each operate on a one-person-only rule. Please use the hand sanitiser on your way in and make sure to wash your hands afterwards, using the anti-bac soap in the dispenser provided.
Tables inside and outside have been laid out to comply with 1m distancing requirements – please do not move the tables and chairs around. Please do not return glasses to the bar – leave these for collection by staff.
We appreciate that this is a lot to take in, but please understand that we all have to follow the Government regulations to ensure our staff and our customers are safe.
Can’t wait to see you all!
Charlie, Cat and Baby Bear xxx