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Crippling costs combined with the effects of the pandemic have made running a pub hugely challenging, says Suffolk landlady Helen Sheldrake

The Walnut has become an award-winning destination for beer. Landlord Ivan shares his top 10 real ales you have to try

The Walnut has become an award-winning destination for beer. Landlord Ivan shares his top 10 real ales you have to try

The landlords of The Walnut pub in Stowmarket are revamping the garden to create an "outside room" for up to 100 people, as they believe the hospitality industry will permanently change as a result of coronavirus. 

Once complete, the outside space will be able to cater for around 100 people — a huge improvement on the 12 when they first arrived in 2019. The work began earlier this week, and the first stage looks set to be complete by next Friday, with further renovations taking place to revamp another section of the garden.  Mr Sheldrake said the revamp will "really change the pub", adding that anything that can be painted, will.  "Its a lovely space and we really think that things will permanently...