A village pub is set to open its doors for the first time in almost a year after it was declared a community asset.
The New Inn at Yealand, near Carnforth, will reopen from Friday April 26.
The historic village pub closed last May when operating costs and soaring energy and food bills reached a crippling level.
The pub, acquired in 2016 by Barry Robinson and daughter, Fiona, had previously undergone a large renovation and full refurbishment before opening in 2017.
The New Inn has been part of the village since the 1830s, with some parts of the Grade II-listed building dating back to around 1680. It was registered by the community as an asset of community value in June last year.
The New Inn, which has seven rooms, will operate bed and breakfast from Thursdays to Sundays when the bar will also be open for drinks from 3pm to 9pm.
Fiona said: “We were hugely sad to close The New Inn last year and have been working hard over the last few months to come up with a viable way to reopen again.
“We put our heart and souls into the original renovation and were proud of what we managed to achieve with guests consistently leaving us five star reviews.
“However, at the crux of it, the New Inn is a village pub and we need that local support now more than ever.
“You only have to look at the news to see pub closures, particularly amongst small, independent village pubs, are at the highest they’ve been for over a decade.
“Let’s hope, with community support, we can now buck that trend and keep The New Inn where it should be at the heart of the local community for many more years to come. We certainly can’t wait to welcome everyone back through the doors next Friday!”
