A Nottingham pub that opened on Christmas Day last year will once again be inviting customers for a festive drink on December 25. Regulars and anyone who might be at a loose end are welcome at the Trent Navigation Inn.
The pub was labelled "bored and sad" for opening in 2021 but defended the decision, explaining that Christmas could be a very lonely time for those who don't have families or friends to celebrate with. Bosses at the pub, in Meadow Lane, have decided to open for four hours on Sunday (December 25).
There will be no food served, just drinks. But once again, it drew criticism.
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One person commented: "Give your staff the day off. Let them be with family and friends. Money shouldn't matter."
Tom Holodynsky, the operations manager at pub owner, the Great Northern Group, said: "We have had one or two negative comments again asking 'why?' and 'put your staff first' but we stand by our comments last year. We want our community pub to be a safe and welcoming haven for those who seek company and to avoid loneliness on Christmas Day as well as to share the big day with our beloved regulars.
"Last year it was was nice and steady with a mix of familiar faces and new ones who we're happy to say a year later have become more familiar. And as for the staff, more of them have asked to work than we actually require!"
The pub will be open from noon until 4pm.
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