Celebrations planned as Upper Gornal pub marks 200 year anniversary
An Upper Gornal pub is celebrating its 200th anniversary tomorrow.
The Jolly Crispin in Clarence Street was a cobblers shop before brewing was also started on the premises in 1795.
It became a pub in 1820 and licensee Robin Carey has chosen St Crispin's Day to mark the occasion.
"We didn't know exactly when the licence originally started and chose St Crispin's Day as he is the patron saint of shoemakers," explained Robin.
He said that they had not been sure whether they would be able to hold a celebration because of the coronavirus restrictions.
As Dudley is still in Tier 1 it has been decided to go ahead with social distancing firmly in place.
Customers can sit in "bubble" table spaces with no more than six in each bubble.
Those attending will still have to wear masks until they are seated.
Robin is giving away £200 worth of beer vouchers on the day with the pub open from noon to 9.30pm.
"We will be carrying out a draw each hour with the winning bubble receiving £25 of vouchers which can be used in the pub any time up to Christmas," he said.
The real ale pub has won numerous awards from the Campaign for Real Ale over the years.
