395-year-old Wolverhampton pub finally reopens after water leak beneath golf course is repaired
A 390-year-old country pub near Wolverhampton has finally reopened after being forced to close at one of the busiest times of the year.
The Barley Mow, on Penn Common, was forced to close at yesterday (Sunday) morning after a water main burst beneath the 18th hole on the neighbouring golf course.
The pub was forced to close while the water was turned off for repairs, but was finally reconnected this afternoon (Monday), allowing the kitchen to reopen at 5pm.
Richard Wellington, general manager of the pub in Pennwood Lane, said he was relieved that the problem had been solved.
"It's cost us a lot of money, we would normally be packed during the period between Christmas and new year, " he said.
"As far as I'm told, a water pipe burst on the 18th hole of Penn golf course, under the ground, and they had to dig it up yesterday morning."
For hygiene and heating reasons the pub was unable to open.
A statement issued by the pub said: "It’s frustrating, and oddly specific, but it’s completely out of our hands. Normal service will resume just as soon as the ground stops misbehaving."
Danielle Everitt, Richard Wellington and Marc Everitt took over the Barley Mow in May
Mr Wellington said it was unlikely the pub would get any recompense for the lost trade.
The Barley Mow, which dates back to circa 1630, was taken over by Marc and Danielle Everitt in May this year.
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