Owner of The Olive Branch says scrapped Christmas parties have hit business, but it is likely to survive
The owner of the pub crowned the best in the UK in a new consumer guide has warned that it is facing “the worst December” in his 21-year stewardship as a result of the pandemic.
Ben Jones of The Olive Branch – a rural gastropub in Clipsham, Rutland, said it was likely to survive because of its popularity as a foodie destination, but many of its neighbouring “wet-led” pubs – serving alcohol only – were now facing last orders.
