Fans of The Staffordshire Knot can finally enjoy a return to the pub this week, after the popular watering hole announced its reopening.

The pub will be welcoming patrons back through its doors from 5pm - 11pm on Thursday, 13th August.

Biddulph Nub News reported previously how most of the town's pubs reopened on Saturday, 4th July - the first day that the Government allowed them to do so.

However, The Staffordshire Knot delayed its reopening in order to complete refurbishments and health and safety implementations.

Ahead of its reopening, a spokesperson for the pub posted the social distancing rules that it will be operating under on social media.

These include:

• Only visit if you are feeling well, and show no signs of Covid-19

• On arrival please use the hand sanitiser station

• You will be asked for contact details in accordance with track and trace

• Social distancing - please respect people's personal space and keep to the 1-metre plus rule where possible

• No standing at the bar other than to order drinks

• Children are allowed with adults when dining - food is served on Sundays only for now

• All children should remain seated at the tables

The pub is also operating under new opening times, which are:

• Monday to Thursday: 5pm - 11pm. Bar service only, kitchen closed

• Friday: 4pm - 11 pm. Bar service only, kitchen closed

• Saturday: 3pm - 11pm. Bar service only, kitchen closed

• Sunday: 12pm - 10:30 pm. Bar open. Kitchen open from 12pm - 3pm serving food, (table booking only) take away service available.