Pub group will reopen five of its Staffordshire boozers tomorrow

A pub chain will reopen its local watering holes tomorrow.

Staffordshire Pubs, owned and managed by Stonegate Group, will reopen five pubs in the area as lockdown restrictions ease on May 17.

The company says each pub has introduced measures to protect staff and customers and ensure the smooth running of operations in compliance with the new Covid-19 secure guidance for pubs and restaurants.

The pubs that will welcome back customers are:

• The Village Tavern in Wolstanton;
• The Golden Lion in Newcastle;
• The George and Dragon in Newcastle;
• The Grapes Hotel in Stafford;
• The Yard in Stafford.

They will have signs clearly setting out the safety measures in place. Customers will be greeted with 'a warm welcome', while safety measures in place will include clear social distancing measures, enhanced cleaning regimes and a requirement to adhere to NHS Test and Trace guidelines.

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Full table service will be in place with contactless payments available and customers can also order food and drinks via an app. There will be dedicated smoking areas, away from those customers wishing to dine.

A spokesperson for Stonegate Group said: “We are looking forward to welcoming people back through our doors on May 17. Our priority remains the safety and wellbeing of our teams and customers, whilst ensuring everyone is able to enjoy and make the most out of their long-awaited visit to our venues.”

Stonegate Group has had a phased approach to reopening, with 90 per cent said to be operational by May 17. Tables can been booked online or over the phone.

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