A village pub believed to be the oldest on the Isle of Man is set to reopen later this month after being closed for almost a year.

The Mitre in Kirk Michael will welcome customers back on Wednesday, October 21, under new management.

The pub announced the news on Friday, saying it was looking forward to bringing the venue ‘back to life’.

The announcement added that customers could look forward to a selection of drinks, special offers and a warm welcome.

The reopening will mark a new chapter for the historic inn, which has been a fixture of village life for centuries.

At the time, the brewery said the closure would allow refurbishment work to take place and indicated it had plans for the pub’s future.

The Mitre is widely regarded as the island’s oldest surviving inn, with the first recorded reference to it dating back to 1797.

Traveller George Feltham described it as ‘a most respectable inn’ during his tour of the Isle of Man, highlighting its standing in the community more than two centuries ago.

The building formed part of the historic Ballachrink estate, which is understood to cover around 120 acres.

News of the reopening is likely to be welcomed by residents and regulars who have been waiting for the village pub to open its doors again.

The new management has encouraged people to spread the word ahead of the reopening date, saying it cannot wait to welcome back familiar faces as well as first-time visitors.

Further details about the new management and any changes to the pub’s offering have not yet been announced.