Freston Boot pub to reopen under new ownership after July closure

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 16:01 · Archive

Suffolk's Freston Boot pub on the Shotley Peninsula is reopening under new ownership after a sudden July closure.

The Freston Boot, a 17th-century pub on the Shotley Peninsula in Suffolk, closed suddenly in July after landlord Tidal Hill Limited took back control of the building. Legal notices were placed on its doors stating the lease had been forfeited.

The closure disrupted the local community, with summer events cancelled and couples with weddings booked at the venue having to be contacted about refunds and alternative arrangements. Just weeks before closure, the pub had been shortlisted for two Great British Pub Awards, in the Best Pub for Dogs and Best Pub for Entertainment categories.

The new owners have announced plans to reopen the pub and are preparing to "bring the pub back to life" with refurbishment work. They want to create a warm and welcoming pub focusing on locally sourced food, carefully selected wines and drinks, and providing a place for the community to meet. An opening date has not yet been announced.

How it is being reported

• Pub under new ownership after sudden summer closureSuffolk’s Freston Boot pub on the Shotley Peninsula is set to reopen under new owners after a sudden July closure, with refurbishment work planned.Ipswich Star · 29 Oct, 15:30
• Pub under new ownership after sudden summer closureSuffolk’s Freston Boot pub on the Shotley Peninsula is set to reopen under new owners after a sudden July closure, with refurbishment work planned.East Anglian Daily Times · 29 Oct, 15:30

In this story: Freston Boot · Shotley Peninsula · Suffolk · Tidal Hill Limited · Great British Pub Awards

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