A village pub has opened its doors once again after being closed for around two years. 

The Cuckoo Inn in Hamptworth celebrated its grand opening on Friday, March 18.

Landlord Nik Amplianitis said: "It was a brilliant night with around 400 to 450 people. The feedback we have had is just beautiful."

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The pub, which closed in March 2020 during the pandemic, has been done up prior to the reopening.

"I am just so happy that people loved our work and everyone said that we kept the pub as traditional and original as it was," Nik added.

"I feel very proud and I am very happy that I brought the Cuckoo back in life."


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The Cuckoo Inn has a selection of real ales, beers, ciders, wines, spirits and cocktails on offer, as well as a "bigger menu" of food with traditional and classic dishes.

It will also be roasting its own coffee.

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Outside, there's a themed cocktail bar which will change every year. This year it will be a tikki bar.

To get ready for the reopening the pub's interior was refreshed, the kitchen renovated and the garden spruced up.

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