Two boozers simply 5 metres aside are in several tiers

TWO neighbouring boozers simply 5 metres aside have been put in several tiers which means one can open whereas the opposite should keep shut.

The Previous Hare and Hounds, in Rednal, within the West Midlands, is in Tier 3 and is barred from opening.

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Joe Joe Jims and The Old Hare and Hounds are just five metres apart but fall into different tiers

Joe Joe Jims and The Previous Hare and Hounds are simply 5 metres aside however fall into totally different tiersCredit score: @SnapperSK

However Joe Joe Jims bar subsequent door can keep on buying and selling as a result of it’s classed as Tier 2 in Worcestershire.

Maps present the county line falling straight between the 2 boozers.

Drinkers have been left baffled by the “loopy” restrictions.

An everyday on the Previous Hare and Hounds mentioned: “We’re a driveway aside from one another, but it surely’s like we live in a distinct world.

“It appears to make no sense in any respect. How can it’s protected to drink in a single pub however not subsequent door?

Joe Joe Jims can carry on trading because it’s technically in the village of Cofton Hackett, Worcs

Joe Joe Jims can keep on buying and selling as a result of it’s technically within the village of Cofton Hackett, WorcsCredit score: @SnapperSK

“Nobody right here can get their head round it. It’s loopy.”

One other buyer mentioned: “It makes zero sense. We’re gutted for them. It have to be so irritating. It’s 5 metres — insanity.”

The Previous Hare and Hounds has been pressured to dish out refunds for Christmas bookings.

The Ember Inns-owned pub informed its clients on Fb: “As you might be all in all probability conscious attributable to being positioned into Tier 3 final week, we’ll sadly not be opening this Wednesday and can keep closed till present restrictions are lifted.

“Allow us to guarantee you all we’re getting the pub prepared and can open swiftly when allowed.”

Joe Joe Jims, which is technically within the village of Cofton Hackett, Worcs, can serve booze with substantial meals.

A buyer there mentioned: “We’re satisfied we will nonetheless go. But it surely simply reveals how mad this all is.

“We really feel very sorry for The Previous Hare and Hounds. It’s not honest.”