MORE than three months after pubs stopped serving customers, pints have been pulled at bars across Herefordshire as punters filled beer gardens. Pubs reported having a good day on Monday as the Covid-19 lockdown was eased in England, allowing food and drink to be served to customers outside. But for one Herefordshire pub, it s the first time the doors have been open to the public for more than five years. Paul English, 61, and his family have taken over the King s Head in Docklow, near Leominster, after making the move to Herefordshire from Kent.
The Kings Head has opened for the first time in more than five years. Picture: Rob Davies
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The Ancient Unicorn is one of the top rated places to stay on Booking.com. It’s the ideal place for hikers who want to immerse themselves in nature and explore the beauty of Barnard Castle. After exploring everything that County Durham has to offer, guests can come back to the inn can enjoy a full English/Irish breakfast at the restaurant. Former guests have high praise for this breakfast, calling it “fantastic” and “lovely”. One couple were on a walking holiday in the Pennines and said it was a great location for an “overnight in comfort”. However, some believe the Wi-Fi connection could be improved- but still gave their stay a 9/10 rating.
LEDBURY being plunged back into Tier 2 restrictions has proved a step too far for one of the town’s most iconic pubs, The Talbot, which is now temporarily closed. The closure came into force ahead of the even stricter Tier 3 regulations, which are currenty now in force. Tighter restrictions come at a time when Covid cases are rising dramatically in the county and in the Ledbury area, although not in Ledbury town itself. Wadworth, the owner of The Talbot, issued a statement on Boxing Day, announcing the closure just as Ledbury moved from Tier 1 to Tier 2, in line with the rest of the county at the time.
PUBS in Herefordshire have been making the difficult decision to close their doors as Herefordshire was plunged back into Tier 2 coronavirus restrictions. Since Boxing Day, after just a week with relaxed restrictions, pubs have once again been told by the Government they can only serve alcohol with a substantial meal. Rising infection rates, among other factors, in Herefordshire meant the county s stay in Tier 1 was shortlived, with just a week where punters could enjoy a drink in a pub without having to order a meal. The decision by the Government, in a bid to control the spread of Covid-19 in Herefordshire, means some pubs have been forced to shut their doors.