A BURNHAM-ON-SEA pub which was gutted by fire is set to reopen this month after being closed for more than a year.

In June 2019 The Rosewood Pub in Love Lane was forced to close its doors after an accidental fire left the pub severely smoke, fire and heat damaged.

Firefighters battled for more than two hours to bring the fire under control but sadly the pub's roof was badly damaged in the incident.

In the last year works have been carried out to refurbish the venue including a new bar, a new dining area with a new modern look and a new menu ahead of its reopening on July 27.

Karl Bryant, general manager at the Rosewood Hungry Horse, which owns and operates the pub, said: “We are all very excited to finally be able to reopen the Rosewood Hungry Horse and have been busy putting the finishing touches in place.

“Our guests are at the heart of what we do, so we have been working hard to bring in the necessary precautions to ensure that visitors can safely socialise, whilst also keeping staff protected. As well as additional safety measures being brought into place, all of our staff have undergone comprehensive training and additional team members have been recruited to keep hygiene standards high.

“Although disappointed that we can’t mark the occasion with the big launch party that we had initially planned, we can’t wait to safely welcome our Burnham-on-Sea neighbours to the new and improved venue when it officially opens on Monday, July 27.

“The team and I can’t wait to welcome new and returning visitors to the Rosewood Hungry Horse very soon.”

When the pub reopens it will follow a new set of Pub Safe promises which are designed to look after team members and ensure customers can socialise safely.

The Pub Safe Promises scheme centres around hygiene and safety, while maintaining the atmosphere of the Great British pub.

A spokesperson for Greene King, said: "A pub host will be on hand at the entrance of the pub to welcome each customer, show them to their table and manage queues.

"Customers will be asked to use the hand sanitiser stations at the entrance on arrival and utilise the many stations placed in key positions during their visit.

"A new safe socialising layout will also be in place, with clear signage to direct customers through the pub. Tables will be spaced out further in-line with any government guidelines and customers will be encouraged to pre-book a table rather than stand at the bar

"The bar service area will have perspex screens and screening will be positioned between booths where necessary."