List of Greene King pubs now open in and around…

List of Greene King pubs now open in and around Newcastle with Pub Safe measures in place

Brewer Greene King has drawn up a series of safety promises to customers following this week's reopening of pubs across Tyneside.

The pub chain has reopened a string of pubs across Newcastle, Gateshead, North Shields, Jarrow, Hebburn and Wallsend and it will be following up with more over coming days.

Among those now back in business are city pubs Crow’s Nest and Junction in Nelson Street which served up their first pints to customers since lockdown started in March.

As part of the reopening, Greene King-managed pubs now have a new set of Pub Safe promises, designed to protect staff and allow customers to socialise safely.

Andy Wilson, of Greene King, said: “After a long period of uncertainty for the industry, we’re delighted that we’re able to start reopening our doors from this week for customers up and down the country.

"We know how much the local pub means to the British people: they are more than just a building, they are at the very heart of their communities."

He added: "Of course, customers will notice some differences when they return but it’s important that alongside implementing these changes we maintain the very essence of the great British pub.

"We know how eager people are to return and we ask that our customers enjoy their pub experience safely and following the guidance that we’ve put in place, which is there to protect both them and our team.”

The chain's new five-point plan includes promises to have a safe socialising layout throughout its pubs; to look after staff so that they can look after customers; to minimise all contact; have hand sanitising and hygiene measures and to monitor how PubSafe is working.