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Historic Hotwells pub reopens
It was closed for more than week for renovations but thankfully the traditional nautical charm of the Nova Scotia has been retained.
The historic Hotwells pub which is very much part of the furniture of the Floating Harbour reopened on Monday evening with a fresh lick of paint, new fire doors and a deep clean.
A member of staff also confirmed that prices have risen by about 40p of 50p, depending on the drink.
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The previous landlord Mark Walters has now retired, with the pub’s owner Star Pubs, a subsidiary of Heineken, handing the keys over to a new licensee.
The bar itself is said to have originally been designed and constructed to go in a ship that was never built
“We’re delighted to confirm that The Nova Scotia has reopened,” a Star Pubs spokesperson said.
“A few minor repairs have been undertaken but there has been no refurbishment.
“The Nova Scotia is a highly popular pub and will continue to be a great quality traditional local that the whole community can enjoy.
They added: “The new license has retained the Nova Scotia’s staff, so customers will be served by the same great team.”
Just a stone’s throw away, the Rose of Denmark, which has been shut for a year, is set to benefit from a £39m cash injection by Star Pubs, with well-known and hugely respected landlord Sam Gregory at the helm.
The historic hostelry has been treated to new fire doors
The Nova Scotia overlooks the Floating Harbour
It was originally built as a terrace of three houses in 1811 and later became a coaching inn
All photos: Betty Woolerton
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