We're still here!

As the leaves turn, the weather gets cooler and no one really knows what is going on, we bring you a warming Autumn update!

The Navvy latest...

It's been a while since we managed to catch up with you so, firstly, we hope that you are keeping well in these difficult and strange times.

Secondly, we would like to thank everyone who has supported us since we reopened in July. We hope that those of you who have been in to see us feel that the steps we have taken to create social distancing and safety and security for you and staff alike have not impacted on the enjoyment of your visit. If you haven't yet ventured out, we understand your concerns and just hope that we can welcome you when you feel sufficiently comfortable to do so. Stripping out almost everything that gives a place like ours the character we feel it has is difficult but we hope to make up for it (a little) with a warm welcome!

In this brief newsletter we hope to bring you up to speed on what is going on here, and what is coming up in the near future.

In brief, we are still here and open (albeit on limited hours). We are still offering quality homemade food and (hopefully) a warm welcome. If you have any questions about any aspect of what is going on at The Navvy, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Stay safe, , stay well, stay sane - and we hope to see you soon.

Brent, Mark, Belle and Lola

Upcoming Events

We have had our thinking caps on as to what we can do to create fun events at the moment, and it is surprisingly challenging! Live music? Difficult. A games day - dominoes, cards? No! Not only are we limited by cross contamination issues (touching cards or dominoes for example) but space is now also something of a problem when trying to get any reasonable number of people in as the bar capacity is substantially reduced and with limited hours (both from personal choice - see below and from legal requirements) use of the dining room is also difficult.

However!

We invite you to join us on Sunday 4th October at 4pm for the return of The Navvy Quiz! This will take place in the (socially distanced) dining room and we hope to hold the sort of fun and informal session that those of you who have participated before will recognize. As has already been indicated, space is at a premium so if you would like to join us please book your table on 01691 672958. Maximum table size of 4. When all tables are booked, no one else will be allowed to attend. Table service only on the afternoon and you will need to wear a mask unless seated at your table. Regular Sunday lunch service will be available from 12 - 3pm but we will also offer a 'Jacket potato menu' at half time for those who would like a light snack, including vegetarian options. Quiz entry is £2 per person with all takings going to the defibrillator maintenance fund - we need a service! Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

We hope that we might be able to reinstate this as a regular session,

Tapas is back!

It's been a while, but if you fancy a relaxed afternoon enjoying home made tapas, why not join us on Sunday 25th October when we will be offering our Tapas menu. This will be available from 3.30 - 5.30pm either in the dining room or in the bar area. Advance booking is required - 01691 672958 - and all pertinent rules and safety measure will apply. Our regular Sunday lunch will also be available from 12 - 3pm. Once again, we hope to be able to reintroduce this as a regular feature.

Should you have any special dietary requirements please let us know.

Look out for other events in the pipeline including our 'Indoor BBQ'!

Opening at 'The Navvy'

At the start of lockdown (1) we realised we needed an income! Consequently, we both managed to get jobs at Morrison's in town. Initially on temporary contracts, we were subsequently offered permanent contracts. When we were allowed to reopen we assessed the situation and whether we should return to a 6 day operation and give up the other jobs. Whilst this might have worked in the short term over the summer holidays, we decided that it would be foolish in the longer term with the uncertainty we felt was still out there and that a guaranteed income was better than the potential of no income! We took the permanent contracts! The current situation seems to bear out that decision.

This means that, for the foreseeable future (until Spring 2021 at least) we will be opening at weekends only.

Friday - 6 - 10pm

Saturday 12 - 2pm, 6 - 10pm

Sunday: Lunch 12 - 3, Bar 12 - 6pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Also, for the first time in 16 years we get paid holiday! Please note therefore that we will be closed on the weekend of 9th, 10th and 11th October.

It's Christmas!

Well, not quite as we know it. It's not cancelled as such but the set of conflating circumstances mean that it is very much scaled back. We will not be offering a full Christmas party menu but will be open, as per the hours outlined above, in the run up to Christmas and will be happy to take bookings for anyone who would like to join us in a festive atmosphere without the hype! (Max table size 6).

We will not, for the first time in 17 years, be open for food on Christmas Day. For many reasons it is not practical. We will, however, be open for drinks between 12 and 2pm.

We will also be open on Boxing Day for traditional Boxing Day lunch. Capacity is limited this year (why?) so advance booking is strongly recommended. Menu coming soon.