Marston's to reopen 93 pubs in Black Country, Staffordshire and Worcestershire
Pubs group Marston's is to open 93 of its pubs in the Black Country, Staffordshire and Worcestershire on April 12 with outdoor service only
Ahead of the next stage of the Government’s road map out of lockdown, Wolverhampton-based Marston’s has confirmed that almost 70 per cent of its English pubs will reopen on that date
Pubs that can accommodate customers in outdoor gardens will operate with an adapted offering in line with restrictions. Key details across all Marston’s pubs regarding reopening include an adapted food and drink offers for customers to enjoy outdoors.
To accompany table service, Marston’s has introduced an online ordering system called Marston’s Tap. The online platform is available across the majority of Marston’s pubs for guests to use and a full rollout is underway following its success last year.
Bookings are being accepted and guests can reserve a table via each pub’s website, but pubs will also be accepting walk-ins.
Access to toilets and baby changing facilities will be available.
Whie pubs have been closed, where possible, Marston’s has invested in and adapted its outdoor spaces and pub gardens to enhance guest experience for the reopening.
Ralph Findlay, chief executive of Marston’s, said: “We are delighted we can reopen many of our pubs, but we can’t wait until all our pubs can serve customers once again. The resilience of our pub managers and pub partners during this time has been admirable and we look forward to safely welcoming back guests and reuniting friends and family.”
Among pubs opening up outdoors on April 12 will be The Claregate, Roebuck and The Wheatsheaf, Wolverhampton; The Tenth Lock, Brierley Hill; Spills Meadow, Upper Gornal; Manor House of Whittington, Kinver; Spread Eagle, Gailey; The Greyhound, Stourbridge; British Oak, Kingswinford; The Forge, Pensnett and The Waggon and Horses, Wombourne.
