Around 30 people became stranded in a Yorkshire pub as Britain's highest boozer has been blanketed in thick snow.
Once again, customers and staff at the Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire ended up snowed in at the charming hillside pub when winter hit the UK hard.
The staff have, as in previous years, embraced this extreme lock-in and have been putting on live entertainment for their stranded punters.
While their first night seemed to consist of card games and film screenings, last night the wheels really came off and things escalated fast. You can see the hangovers brewing through the screen.
In one clip, a man kicks his shoes across the bar and scoops up one of his fellow weather-stricken peers.
In another video, a person dressed in a giant teddy bear suit becomes embroiled in a dance-off.
Meanwhile outside, the snow sits thickly on the beer garden furniture and the roads are visibly impassable.
Tan Hill Inn customers playing cards while snowed in. Snowman building at Tan Hill InnInexplicably, a dancing bear
Live-streamed videos from inside the beautiful pub have shown everything from calm meals to cosy movie nights to full-blown parties, with the stranded customers dancing on stage, even choreographing their own dance routines.
Guests trapped at Tan Hill Inn have come from all over the UK and beyond, with one couple visiting from the Northern Territory in Australia before the weather turned on them.
Thankfully, today, the last vehicle managed to get away from The Tan Hill Inn, leaving behind what looked like a very surreal but very fun few days.
The pub is now closed, and all access roads leading to it are blocked, with snow ploughs not travelling up.
Britain's greatest lock-in has caught the imagination of the nation, with Greater Manchester's Nighttime Economy Advisor Sacha Lord writing: "This is what real hospitality looks like…
"Despite being snowed in with dozens of punters, the owners and staff at North Yorkshire’s Tan Hill Inn, Britain’s highest pub, have gone above and beyond.
"From keeping everyone fed and watered to putting on themed nights with games and music, they’ve turned a potential crisis into a community story. Hats off to the entire team.
"This is the heart of what makes British pubs so special, and I hope the extra publicity drives good business for the Tan Hill Inn this summer. Give them a follow on @thetanhillinn_."
Leeds restaurant The Cut & Craft has announced further expansion plans for the spring.
Swanky all-day dining restaurant and bar, The Cut & Craft, is expanding its popular Leeds site, investing a whopping £1.2 million to create a new adjoining elegant bar, lounge and private spaces.
Located within the former historic Collinson’s Cafe, the renovation will transform the former neighbouring Paul Smith store, to extend the existing brand offering.
The extension will celebrate the original beauty of the space, whilst acknowledging the legacy of Wallace Hartley - a talented musician who played at Collinson’s Cafe in the early 1900s before his role as bandleader on Titanic during its maiden voyage.
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The Grade II-listed building’s features including its iconic glass dome, stained glass and circular central bar will remain, with the addition of two beautifully designed private dining rooms.
The extension is due for competition this spring and will transform the existing venue into a space with seating for an impressive 370 covers.
Oscar Akgul, CEO at The Cut & Craft said: “Planning for this new chapter began within the first year of opening. By year two, it was clear that we required additional space to serve the city’s appetite for The Cut & Craft’s signature hospitality.
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“The brand’s deep affinity with the Victoria Quarter and the heritage of the building played an essential role in the decision to grow here.
“We want to thank our regular guests and everyone who has joined us at The Cut & Craft Leeds since opening and we look forward to entering this exciting new chapter with you all.”
This iconic Leeds pub is selling 25p pints for the weekend alongside a 70’s-inspired menu
Clementine Hall
Whitelock's Ale House in Leeds are turning back the clocks for four days only.
Ever fancied giving time travel a go? Well now's your chance, as a historic Leeds pub are looking back to time gone by for the weekend.
Whitelock's Ale House are collaborating with Double Diamond beer, an iconic British pale ale made popular in the 70's and now somewhat having a resurgence.
From this Thursday 26 February until Sunday 1 March 2026, pints of Double Diamond will be available for just 25p.
Yep, you can't even get a Freddo for 25p these days let alone a cold, refreshing pint.
Guests will be able to grab their first pint of Double Diamond for 25p along with a nostalgic specials menu from the Whitelock's kitchen.
And if you know anything about their food, it's always class so this specials menu will be absolutely no exception.
The specials menu includes a french onion quiche, a coronation chicken sandwich, gammon, pineapple, egg and chips and to top it all off, a raspberry Swiss roll with custard.
You can get three courses for just £30 and you can either pre-order or order individually when you're there.
This is set to be a real blast from the past, so rally your mates together and prepare for a trip down memory lane and for what could be the cheapest pint of your life.
You can find out more and book your table at Whitelock's Ale House here.
Daisy Jackson -
7th January 2025 
