Nailsea Pubs Tier 2 Update
Following North Somerset and Bristol’s move from tier 3 to tier 2 on Saturday 19th December, pubs are now able to reopen providing that they operate as restaurants.
[Information correct at time of publishing. For the latest updates on local Covid-19 measures and announcements, view our coronavirus news articles.]Government guidelines state that venues can host multiple groups and should follow COVID-secure guidance, but you must not mix with anyone who is not part of your household or support bubble when you are indoors. However, you can socialise with other households outside, with groups limited to 6 people. Alcohol can only be served with substantial meals and orders cannot be taken after 10pm.
Some pubs in Nailsea have reopened, whilst others remain closed for the time being.
All information correct at time of writing (21st December 2020).
The Blue Flame Inn
The Blue Flame Inn issued the following on their Facebook page on 18th December –
“Unfortunately with all the rules and restrictions that we would have to adhere to serve you a pint, it wouldn’t be viable to open, so we will have to stay closed.”
For the latest updates, please see their Facebook.
Nailsea MicroPub
Nailsea MicroPub remains open for takeaway during the festive period. They are closed on Christmas Day but are open each remaining day from 19th – 26th.
Their takeaway range includes beer, cider, bottles, cans, gin and tonic, mulled wine and mince pies.
For the latest updates, please see their Facebook.
The Moorend Spout
The Moorend Spout re-opened on 19th December.
Tables are available to book in 2-hour slots. Customers must book in advance as walk-ins will not be accepted.
A meal must be purchased when ordering drinks and customers must wear masks when not sat at the table (excluding those with a medical condition).
The Moorend Spout is closed on Christmas Day (except for pre-booked collection and deliveries) but is open every other day during the festive period. They are continuing to offer their takeaway and box meal services throughout to help those self-isolating.
For the latest updates, please see their website or Facebook.
The Old Farmhouse
The Old Farmhouse has issued the following on its website.
“Please note we are currently closed until the 28th December at the earliest, please check our social media for details and keep checking back for our re-opening.”
They do, however, remain open for takeaway during the festive period, offering roast dinners and a range of pub classics. They are closed on Christmas Day but remain open for delivery and collection on all other days from 24th December to 3rd January.
For the latest updates, please see their website or Facebook.
The Ring O’ Bells
The Ring O’ Bells will be open from Monday 21st December.
Tables are available to book in 2-hour slots online and via an app. There is limited covered outside space available which you can sit within mixed households; these tables can also be pre-booked.
A meal must be purchased when ordering drinks (both inside and outside) and customers must wear their mask when not sat at their table (excluding those with a medical condition).
The Ring O’ Bells will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, but each day they are open, they will also be offering a takeaway service. Those wishing to visit on Christmas Eve are required to book in advance.
For the latest updates, please see their website or Facebook.
The Royal Oak
The Royal Oak issued the following on their Facebook page on 16th December –
“We regret to announce that regardless of any government announcement about Tiers tomorrow, the decision has been taken to keep The Royal Oak closed in the short term.
We are gutted about this news and we would have loved the opportunity to spend the Christmas period with our customers.
As soon as we are able to open, we will do so and we all look forward to welcoming you back to the Oak in the near future.
We will be in contact with any bookings in due course. If there are any queries, please drop us a message”.
For the latest updates, please see their Facebook.
The Sawyers Arms
The Sawyers Arms issued the following on their Facebook page on 18th December –
“We are a place where you come to chat, socialise and mix with everyone. Tier 2 restrictions don’t allow that and as that is what your pub is all about, we have taken the decision to remain closed until the new year.”
For the latest updates, please see their Facebook.
The White Lion
The White Lion issued the following on their Facebook page on 17th December –
“Following the announcement that North Somerset will be moved to tier 2 we have taken the unfortunate decision to remain closed until the new year.”
For the latest updates, please see their Facebook.