Some of the worst news possible has come from the Weyhill Fair which holds such a special place within the real ale scene, but worst of all, given the current economic situation, this is not a shock.
The pub closed its doors on Sunday 8th January 2023 at 5.00pm
The Weyhill Fair became a beacon for real ales when under earlier publicans Dave and Jan Rayner who turned it into the go-to free house in the area, serving up a wide range of real ales. It became known for its superb beer festivals, and providing a special customer experience and was a regular entry in national beer guides and a winner of several awards.
When Dave and Jan retired the Weyhill Fair moved under Fullers and has enjoyed a number of publicans and who kept many of the long established qualities present and developed their own successful modus operandii.
But times have changed.
Fullers sold out to Asahi of Japan and the pub was no longer able to provide that special experience you get with a free house as pressures on them increased to fill the pockets of the accountants and corporate shareholder pockets.
But times have changed.
Fullers sold out to Asahi of Japan and the pub was no longer able to provide that special experience you get with a free house as pressures on them increased to fill the pockets of the accountants and corporate shareholder pockets.
Covid saw a great many pubs struggle and the current whammies of the energy crisis, production cost increases, excessive inflation, and little or no support from the government has led to a disastrous situation for many in the pub trade.
Present publican Claire Revius had built a lovely community atmosphere with a friendly welcome to all and providing good beers and an excellent menu, as well as running charity events and quizzes for local good causes.
So it is a very sad time as Claire who has done so much to provide a high quality service and welcome to all has decided enough is enough. We wish her all the very best with utmost thanks for all the enjoyment she and her team have provided for so many.
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Here at Happy Pint we wish everyone affected well.
Present publican Claire Revius had built a lovely community atmosphere with a friendly welcome to all and providing good beers and an excellent menu, as well as running charity events and quizzes for local good causes.
So it is a very sad time as Claire who has done so much to provide a high quality service and welcome to all has decided enough is enough. We wish her all the very best with utmost thanks for all the enjoyment she and her team have provided for so many.
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Here at Happy Pint we wish everyone affected well.
