A PUB in Micheldever is re-opening under a new landlord after the previous owners were overwhelmed by challenges caused by Covid and the cost-of-living crisis.

Following a two-month closure, the Half Moon and Spread Eagle will open again this week.

Matt Etheridge, current landlord of The Cricketers Inn in Longparish, has taken over, launching a new Facebook page and advertising full and part-time positions for a front-of-house manager, chefs, kitchen staff, waitresses and waiters and bar staff with live-in options.

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The pub’s future was uncertain when former owners Paula and Andy closed the venue with immediate effect on May 10 due to the “uncontrollable” cost-of-living but Mr Etheridge was quick to jump in with the re-opening announced just weeks later.

The Half Moon and Spread Eagle will be open from Wednesday, July 5 with full service running from Thursday and a formal launch starting at 6pm on Friday, July 7.

For bookings or for more information on employment opportunities email halfmoonmicheldever@gmail.com.