The 3 Acres to reveal 2025 reopening date on Boxing Day

Huddersfield gastro-pub The 3 Acres will reveal its 2025 reopening date on Boxing Day – exactly one year since it was devasted by a major fire.

The iconic venue has been closed since last December while undergoing an extensive programme of refurbishment to the entire building, including a full rebuild of the kitchen which was completely destroyed in the Boxing Day 2023 blaze.

Owner, Tom Truelove, said: “We couldn’t think of a better way to mark one year since the fire than announcing the date when we’ll be welcoming guests back to the Acres.

“When will you be reopening has been the million-dollar question for the best part of the last 12 months since the fire, so the whole team is absolutely delighted to finally have a date to share with everyone this Boxing Day.”

Earlier this year, owner Tom and wife, Lauren, revealed plans for eight brand new luxury bedrooms, new interior schemes, and an update to the restaurant’s much-loved Oyster Bar, amid the refurbishment.

Speaking at the time, Tom said: “There’s been a lot happening since the fire on Boxing Day, and every spare moment has been dedicated to making decisions and creating plans to welcome guests back to the Acres.

“Firstly, great food and an amazing atmosphere have always been, and will remain, at the heart of The 3 Acres – and both will certainly continue when we re-open.

“We’ve made a few decisions to refresh our interior schemes in the bar and main restaurant area, whilst being mindful to maintain the age and integrity of what was there before. We are very keen to ensure that when we welcome our guests back to the Acres, it has the same sense of nostalgic familiarity. We hope to make the bar area an informal space where guests and residents can have a drink in between lunch and dinner.

“Most of our much-loved memorabilia that has been collected over the last 56 years and adorns the walls and halls of The 3 Acres survived the fire, and will be back taking pride of place to welcome guests back with a warm embrace.”

Lauren also revealed updates to The 3 Acres menu could be on the horizon, as well as changes to the venue’s famous Oyster Bar.

She explained: “As a chef and foodie, Tom is naturally very excited about the plans for our reimagined Oyster Bar, where guests can expect a more immersive dining experience in this much-loved corner of the Acres.

“We’re also taking the opportunity to evolve our menu a little. Tom and our head chef, Tom Davies, are currently enjoying the process of starting to experiment with old classics and new favourites, whilst ensuring flavour and locally sourced ingredients remain paramount.”