Herefordshire pubs are preparing for a bumper weekend as the Jubilee bank holiday draws near.

The UK's pubs are expected to serve 90 million pints during the four-day weekend, which will bring a much needed 105 million pound boost for the industry, according to the British Beer and Pub Association.

They will also be allowed to extend their opening hours until 1am from June 2 to June 4.

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Lisa Aubrey-Cosslett, who runs the Pandy Inn in Dorstone, is hopeful of a bumper weekend as people look to celebrate the Jubilee in style.

She said: "We're preparing to be very busy over the bank holiday weekend.

"We have already been busy with families and with tourists in the past week, with half term and with the Hay Festival going on aswell.

"There are even visitors who don't know the Festival is going on which is surprising."

"A lot of people are definitely still choosing to holiday in this country, and some of them are even finding our fantastic little corner of Herefordshire."

Paul English, who runs the King's Head in Docklow, was similarly optimistic.

 

Paul English at the Kings Head pub in Docklow

Paul English at the King's Head pub in Docklow

 

He said: "We've definitely stocked up with some extra beer preparing for it to be busy.

"Custom has already been building up for the last couple of weeks with people making the most of the recent good weather in our beer garden.

The pub are also hosting a street party type event in their beer garden on Saturday June 4 for locals to congregate and socialise.

Mr English said: "These events are great for getting everyone together again and much needed after the time everyone has had recently."

The British Beer and Pub Association has joined with other leading trade organisations to call for the extended bank holiday to be made permanent to recognise the Queen's service.

Chief executive of the British Beer & Pub Association, Emma McClarkin said:

"The Platinum Jubilee weekend is set to be a joyous occasion for the whole country, and pubs are looking forward to leading celebrations in their communities.

"Pubs have always been a place for people to come together and it’s at special times like this that really shines through."