Popular Doncaster town centre bar will stay shut when pubs re-open

Biscuit Billy’s in Silver Street, one of the most popular venues on the town’s night life circuit, will not be back in business despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing yesterday that pubs and bars will be allowed to re-open next month as the coronavirus lockdown restrictions are eased.

But bosses have said that the pub will be back in business soon – and have explained the reason for its continued closure.

A post on Facebook said: “You may have heard the news that as of 4th July pubs and clubs can open.

“However as a night venue we must stay closed to protect our staff and you wonderful people out there

“No close contact, no standing, no dancing - wouldn't be Biscuit Billy's as we know it!

“We will await the Government guidelines on night venues and we will continue our live feed Saturday nights so you will still be able to enjoy the music.

“Stay safe and we will see you when we are allowed to open our doors again and be safe.”

The pub, officially known as The St Leger Tavern, celebrated its 200th birthday in 2014.

And it acquired its popular name through one of the pub’s longest serving landlords.

The Biscuit Billy's moniker came from landlord William Wills who also had a stall on Doncaster Market selling biscuits. He was refereed to as Biscuit Billy and pretty soon customers were saying ‘are we off to Biscuit Billy’s? and the name stuck.