'We are back': Local 390-year-old West Midlands Pub re-opens after temporary 'leak'
Delighted fans reacted to the reopening with enthusiasm.
A West Midlands pub is now welcoming customers back after a temporary closure since Sunday, December 28.
The Barley Mow pub in Wolverhampton has taken to social media to inform patrons the water issue has now been resolved.
At a time when the hospitality industry is facing numerous challenges including a tough economic outlook and volatile trading conditions, news of the reopening has been welcomed by locals.
In a celebratory tone, the pub has informed customers today (Monday, December 29) that it is open again following a water issue which left them with no running water.
From 5pm, locals of the Barley Mow can enjoy the end-of-year festivities.
One fan said the reopening was ‘brilliant’ while another joyous customer said it was ‘fantastic’.
In a statement this afternoon, the pub shared, ‘And just like that, we are back! Council pop never tasted so sweet Heating is on, water is a-flowing, and we shall have our kitchen up and running from 5pm this afternoon!’
The Barley Mow pub say the water leak originated from underneath the 18th hole of Penn Golf course. As a result, due to operational reasons the pub were previously shut.
The pub has a Google review rating of 4.1 out of reviews.
The pub has loyal fans, one Google reviewer called Endry Grube praised the pub for its delicious food. The reviewer wrote, ‘I LOVE the Barley Mow, the food is fantastic and the bar staff incredible. I’d like to give a special thanks to Amélie and Layton Williams and Kobie and the J dog for their immaculate service and dedication to the barley mow (they deserve a raise).’
The Barley Mow pub is located on Penn Common, Pennwood lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 5JN.