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04
Jul 2020
Knaresborough's landlords nervous and excited to reopen
Pubs and restaurants in Knaresborough reopened today after months of lockdown. Landlords were feeling "quite anxious but a little bit excited too".
Knaresborough's pubs were beginning to fill up around lunchtime but many saw fewer numbers than the same time pre-lockdown.
The town's pubs were offering drinks and foods on a mainly pre-booked system, with walk-ins allowed if there was space. Many of the landlords had to reduce seating and menus to accommodate current guidelines, but all of them were excited to finally reopen their doors.
Tony Robb, one of the landlords at Mother Shipton Inn, said:
Sam Small from the Mother Shipton Inn, added:
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Ashleigh Lambert, owner of Six Poor Folk said:
Customers were also pleased to return to their local pub, Gary Stafford has been waiting to return to Mother Shipton Inn. He said:
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