A POPULAR high street pub is set to reopen in next week.

The Rose and Crown in Maldon will open its beer garden from next Monday (April 26) from 9am to 10pm.

The opening times will be the same throught the week apart from Fridays and Saturdays when it will be open from 9am to 11pm.

Pub manager Steve Newall said: “We are looking forward to welcoming our customers and staff back after a long time away.”

The pub will offer a slightly reduced menu, to include breakfast, burgers, pizza, deli deals, fish and chips and British classics. Food will be available from 9am to 9pm seven days a week.

Customers will be able to order and pay through the Wetherspoon app, however, staff will be able to take orders and payment at the table from those who do not have the app.

The pub will not be operating a booking system.

Customers will be able to enter the pub to gain access to the outside area and also to use the toilet.

Test and trace will be in operation and hand sanitisers will be available.