A pub near Ipswich will reopen later this week after being forced to close for more than six months.
The Cross Keys in Henley's Main Road will open for the first time this year on Friday, July 31 after flooding issues in January forced a months long renovation of the pub.
The pub, which dates back to the early 20th century suffered a burst pipe earlier this year leading to a huge amount of water damage throughout the premises.
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Damage caused by the flooding led to "unexpected challenges" which delayed the reopening of the pub further.
But now the Cross Keys are finally ready to reopen the pub and welcome customers back, they said: "It's been a long road & a long time! As many of you know, The Cross Keys has been closed all of this year so far, following severe flood damage in January.
"What followed was a major programme of repairs and renovation. There were plenty of unexpected challenges and delays along the way and despite our hopes of reopening sooner, circumstances meant that wasn't possible. We're sorry for keeping you waiting.
"But the wait is almost over. We're finally ready to reopen our doors and can't wait to welcome you back from 5pm, Friday 31st July.
"Thank you for your patience, encouragement and support throughout this journey. We hope you'll join us, as we begin 2026."
From 2014, The Cross Keys was closed for around nine years, and faced threats of being converted into new housing.
However in 2023, Dan and Tina Powick, along with Kazia Gianna, reopened the early 20th-century pub welcoming customers back to the historic location.
