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27.12.2023 - 19:19 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A pub in Oldham has been blasted on TripAdvisor for 'disgusting service' after it cancelled Christmas dinner bookings days before. Families were devastated to find out the venue would be closed on December 25 due to 'essential maintenance'.
A spokesperson for the pub, at Westwood Retail Park, apologised for scuppering people's festive plans. They said they have offered refunds or alternative bookings.
A review left by a disgruntled customer on TripAdvisor read: "Disgusting service. Only had the decency to inform everyone that their Christmas Day bookings were cancelled on 21/12/23.
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"Leaving it so late so everywhere else was full. This place was advertising just four days ago that they had spaces available for Christmas Day."
It's not clear how many people were affected by the closure.
A spokesperson for Brewers Fayre said: "Unfortunately the restaurant is shut due to essential maintenance. We had hoped that it would be up and running in time for Christmas and initially signs indicated that this would be achievable but unfortunately despite best efforts this simply has not been possible.
"The team has been working hard to contact people with bookings at the earliest possible opportunity, recognising some people are not immediately reachable. We've offered a full refund or alternative booking at a different one of our restaurants wherever possible and we look forward to welcoming these guests.
"We are of course sorry for anyone disappointed - our team have done their level best."
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