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By Press Association 2021 Staff outside The Olive Branch in Clipsham, Rutland, which has been named as UK Pub of the Year Pubs are facing their “darkest moments” amid continued restrictions, lockdowns, closures and job losses, an expert has warned. Thousands of pubs have described this year as a “total nightmare” after working hard to reopen after the initial lockdown, only to be told to close again, said the Good Pub Guide. The annual publication said the closure of all pubs, restaurants, bars and cafes in March was the first in...

"The second lockdown came as a disappointment, as was Norfolk being categorised as Tier 2 for our reopening in December. However the outlook is encouraging with lots of bookings coming through, for both dining and accommodation. "We hope 2021 will see a real bounce-back for ourselves and all the other pubs that have been through such a difficult time.” The Rose and Crown in Snettisham, west Norfolk, has been recognised in the 2021 edition of the Good Pub Guide - Credit: Andrew Waddison/AW PR The Rose and Crown is described by the Good Pub Guide as a "quintessentially English village inn"...

The Fat Cat in Ipswich specialises in real ale - Credit: The Fat Cat Over in Ipswich, The Fat Cat on Spring Road has been listed as a one of the Top 10 Beer Pubs in the country.   The pub, which specialises in real ale served from casks, was also featured in the 2020 edition of the guide as a Top 10 Beer Pub.  The Fat Cat’s Liz Pledge says: “It’s fantastic to be featured in the guide for 2021, and it’s a testament to the hard work of everyone involved in the pub, as well as the customers who come back regularly to sample the many different real ales we serve. Having a chilled tap ro...