A 'divine' pub is set to reopen at the start of summer 2023 after suddenly closing last year. The Glasshouse Inn, in May Hill, Longhope, announced it was shutting on August 30 but will welcome its first customers back on June 1 this year.
The closure was explained in a Facebook post as being linked to an injury suffered by the landlady. It has since been announced that she is now "fully fit" and is looking to recruit staff to reopen the pub, which was once visited by famous pop star Noel Gallagher, reports Gloucestershire Live.
News of the Glasshouse's planned reopening has delighted locals, who have left messages of support and love on community Facebook groups. A typical message reads: "This is great news that you're better and great that you are opening up again."
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It was all very different last August when a shock notice appeared on the pub's social media accounts. A post signed by Alison said: "Following my recent injury, I am unable to continue to work to the standards we have strived so hard to give.
"Once I have recovered fully from my accident, we hope to be able to recruit more staff and reopen. I am unsure, at present, how long this will take."
The pub and restaurant, at the foot of May Hill, has a 4.5 average star review out of five stars on Tripadvisor. There was praise for food, service and location - as it is so close to the May Hill beauty spot.
On Tripadvisor, one reviewer wrote: "Great to have a peaceful meal out , service very polite food good and plenty of choice. Bar as well for just a drink too beer garden very pretty and endless walking options in stunning countryside. Do check as it gets booked up for meals."
While another said: "We had a superb meal in the lovely atmosphere of this old pub. The fish was fresh and delicious, the venison was cooked to perfection and served with a tasty peppercorn sauce. The crème brûlée was also really good. The place was busy and the service friendly and welcoming."
A third said: "And it was a real treat. Staff very attentive and pleasant. Food was very good indeed with a good choice and prices. Had divine scallops, venison beautifully cooked with a goodly amount."
The Glasshouse Inn, set at the foot of May Hill, was once frequented by The Verve's Richard Ashcroft and Oasis star Noel Gallagher. It takes around one hour to drive to for motorists who travel along the M5.
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