Huddersfield gastropub The 3 Acres has announced it will reopen on Sunday 18th May 2025 after a 17 month programme of refurbishment following a devastating fire last Boxing Day.

Owner Tom Truelove and wife, Lauren, have revealed the date exactly one year to the day since the much-loved venue was severely damaged by the blaze in 2023.

Tom explained: “Today feels like a poignant day to announce our opening date, one year on from the fire. We are absolutely delighted that The 3 Acres will open once again on Sunday 18th May.

“‘The opening date has been the question on everyone’s lips for the last 12 months, and the whole team are thrilled to finally confirm when the doors will open.”

Guests will be able to make restaurant reservations and book rooms via The 3 Acres website from Monday 6 January.

Lauren added: “We’re really looking forward to seeing lots of new and familiar faces joining us to celebrate the culmination of what will, by then, be just shy of 18 months of hard work to welcome everyone back to the Acres.”

The 3 Acres, which marked its 56^th anniversary this year, has been closed since December 2023 while undergoing an extensive programme of refurbishment to the entire building, including a full rebuild of the state-of-the-art kitchen which was destroyed in the Boxing Day blaze.

Established in 1968 by Tom’s grandfather, Derrick Truelove, The 3 Acres has developed into one of Yorkshire’s most well-regarded venues, renowned for its heritage approach to modern hospitality combined with experiential elements including the much-loved Woodfired Oven Co and Après Ski Winter Lodge.

In 1971, Tom’s father, Neil, joined the business along with then-head chef, Brian Orme – both of whom are now retired. Tom, himself a chef, joined the business in 2008, before becoming a partner in 2012.

Over the years, chefs at The 3 Acres have cooked for high-profile guests, including celebrity chefs such as Rick Stein, Marco Pierre White and Delia Smith, to other familiar names including Stephen Fry, David Cameron and , and Sharon Osborne, to name but a few.

Tom added: “I’m extremely proud The 3 Acres has remained in our family since 1968. We’ve developed a rich heritage in delivering the very best dining experience featuring ingredients of exceptional provenance that are locally sourced wherever possible.

“The fire last Boxing Day was a devastating blow for us, and the road to recovery has been tough, but we are extremely proud of what the whole team has achieved and excited to see how this new chapter shapes the future of the Three Acres when we reopen our doors in May.”