DOORS to the much-loved Riverside Inn in Cheddar are open again following a £328,000 makeover.

The historic village pub on Cliff Street has an enviable location at the bottom of Cheddar Gorge and is at the heart of the community.

These latest works mean customers can settle back in comfort and enjoy a wonderful choice of food and drinks with a host of live entertainment in a warm and welcoming traditional local.

New signage, décor, soft furnishings and bar works have refreshed the bar and dining areas and outside there is a new children’s play area.

Familiar faces are at the bar to welcome customers back in following the short closure while the refurbishment took place, with General Manager Richard Crickmar heading up the team.

Commenting on the new-look Riverside Inn, Richard said: “There is a real sense of warmth and tradition here. This is a wonderful, friendly local pub for villagers and we are here for the whole community.

"Pubs are the original social meeting place and here at The Riverside we can guarantee you a warm welcome, great food, drinks, entertainment and service. Come in and see for yourself. It really is the hub and heart of the village and we look forward to showing you the new look and serving the new menus.

Food is served all day, every day with menus to suit all ages and diets.

The traditional Sunday roasts with all the trimmings are ever-popular along with pub classics throughout the week.

Looking ahead to the festive season, bookings are being taken for Christmas meals, parties and Christmas Day lunch.

The reopening also means there are further job opportunities at the pub and Richard will be happy to talk to people keen to work with his team.

He said: “This pub really is a big part of the village and we are here for people to come in, relax and socialise, whatever the occasion. It’s not just about the food, drinks and entertainment, it’s the people who really make this pub the special place it is, so pop in and enjoy the atmosphere and the chatter!”

Keep up to date on news and offers by visiting the pub’s website: https://www.greatukpubs.co.uk/riverside-inn-cheddar