A village pub has reopened today with a familiar face behind the bar. 

The Ram Inn in Brundall closed two months ago but is now back serving pints with a former landlord at the helm. 

David Swannack ran The Ram from July 2018 to September 2020 and worked with Stonegate to complete a full refurbishment. 

Eastern Daily Press: The Ram Inn in The StreetThe Ram Inn in The Street (Image: Google)

After seeing that his former pub was back on the market, Mr Swannack decided to take on the challenge for the community of Brundall. 

He said: "We're not doing it for us, we're doing it for the community, the pub is at the heart of the village. 

"We know how much it means to everyone.” 

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Mr Swannack wants to turn it "back to a drinkers pub" and is planning to hold a pub quiz in February that will become a monthly staple as well as a horse race event in April. 

He added: "Pubs every day are fighting and struggling to stay open to the point it costs you your physical and mental health.  

"Use it or lose it - your local pubs need you.”