First look at Chesterfield pub relaunched after lengthy period of closure – as owners aim to create welcoming venue

By Tom Hardwick

Trainee reporter

Published 6th Dec 2023, 13:26 GMT

Updated 7th Dec 2023, 14:23 GMT

Matt Wellington and Andra Gheorghe have reopened the doors at the Rising Sun on High Street, New Whittington – which had been closed for an extended period.

The Derbyshire Times were invited along to the pub, and these pictures show customers what to expect from the venue.

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The Rising Sun is back open again.

1. Rising Sun

The Rising Sun is back open again. Photo: Brian Eyre

Matt and his wife Andra are the new team at the helm of the pub.

2. New team in charge

Matt and his wife Andra are the new team at the helm of the pub. Photo: Brian Eyre

The venue offers a wide range of drinks – including Guinness, Angelo Poretti, San Miguel, Tetley’s and Somersby ciders.

3. Drinks on offer

The venue offers a wide range of drinks – including Guinness, Angelo Poretti, San Miguel, Tetley’s and Somersby ciders. Photo: Brian Eyre

Matt said: “The pub is dog and child-friendly, there’s no restrictions on the times. We just want it to be a nice village pub where people want to go, chill out and have a chat.”

4. Warm welcome to all

Matt said: “The pub is dog and child-friendly, there’s no restrictions on the times. We just want it to be a nice village pub where people want to go, chill out and have a chat.” Photo: Brian Eyre

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