Doncaster bar smashed into by several cars set to re-open after repairs
A Doncaster bar smashed into by several cars in recent years is set to re-open following structural repairs.
The Hart of Barnby Dun has suffered damage in a number of incidents – and bosses the bar in February while the work was carried out.
In an update, bosses said: “Thank you to all of our amazing customers for bearing with us, we truly appreciate your patience and support while we make sure everything is safe and ready to welcome you back.
“Unfortunately, due to a few delays with the work, our reopening has been pushed back slightly. We are now expecting to reopen on Friday 27 March, and we can’t wait to see you all again!
“Thank you again for your understanding and continued support — it really means a lot to us. See you very soon, The Hart.”
In February, a spokesperson said: “As the entire village is aware, the pub has been hit by multiple cars since we opened.
"This has obviously caused some damage to the building which means we will be closed for a while to get it all fixed up.”
The pub was damaged when a car ploughed into the building last June, with a window being smashed in the incident.
In September 2023, a car spun out of control, catapulted through the air and crashed into the side of the Station Road building, previously known as The White Hart.
CCTV cameras captured the moment the car spun off the road with angry residents saying the corner had been the scene of numerous crashes in recent years, with fears that someone could be killed.
In recent months, traffic lights have been installed at the junction.
Footage shows the car approaching the corner at the junction with High Street near to The Olive restaurant and cafe and cocktail bar. The vehicle fails to take the bend and crashes through traffic bollards and flips across a wooden picnic table outside the premises.
The car then brushes against the side of the bar. After a few moments, the driver simply drives away from the scene, with the vehicle and occupants apparently unscathed.
And the 2023 crash came just days after a man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a collision with a wall at the same road junction.