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Sept 2020
Roecliffe pub's 'glory days' will be restored, say new owners
The Crown Inn at Roecliffe has reopened with new owners and managers in the hope of restoring the pub to its former "glory days".
The inn, in the village near Boroughbridge, went into voluntary liquidation last year under its former owners. It has been bought by the Coastal and Country Inns group, which owns three other inns in the UK.
Despite its owners saying the midst of a pandemic "could be the worst time to open," they have spoken of their gratitude for the warm welcome from local residents.
Chris Hannon, managing director of Coastal & Country, said:
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- Some restaurants across the district have extended the Eat Out to Help Out scheme at their own expense.
- Its small size and community feel makes people feel "more than safe" in Boroughbridge as lockdown eases and hospitality opens again.
Its new managers, Lukas and Veronicka Alman, have previously worked at another of the group's inns in the Peak District.
The pub has been refurbished and is offering food and drink, accommodation and events space.
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