The Royal Oak, Swallowcliffe is closed and maybe under threat of conversion. Apparently the landlord has now left the premises and seems to be employed at the newly opened Bell & Crown, Zeals.
Press reports indicate that Hall & Woodhouse are to close the Royal Oak at Motcombe much to the disappointment of the village. The feeling is that the locals would return if the place was made more welcoming with interested staff. LATEST. Pub is now closed and H&W confirm their intention to dispose as unviable.
New people in the Stag at Yarlington.
Branch Pub of the Year is the Red Lion, Kilmington.