Well-known Dales pub The Green Dragon at Hardraw confirms energy price rises were behind sudden closure
The Green Dragon dates back to the 13th century and is known for its well-preserved Georgian interiors, which were chosen by Channel Five location scouts for their authenticity. It sits beside Hardraw Force waterfalls and visitor centre, which Mr Thompson, who ran the pub until 2016, also owns.
Mr Robinson and Ms Rennoldson were first-time publicans who took over The Green Dragon in spring 2021, following a period when it had been open only intermittently under the previous tenant.that they had committed to opening seven days a week to get locals back on side and began renovating the pub’s accommodation and function room – it has capacity to sleep 80 guests in a series of en-suite rooms, 'bunkhouse' dormitories and self-contained apartments.
However, they had struggled to recruit staff and last autumn were only able to operate at 50 per cent capacity, despite being able to offer live-in accommodation.