Royal Victoria Pavilion shut after outbreak of staff sickness

Royal Victoria Pavilion Photo Frank Leppard

The Royal Victoria Pavilion on Ramsgate seafront is currently closed due to an outbreak of sickness – understood to be norovirus- amongst staff.

A full deep clean is being undertaken and environmental health informed.

Wetherspoon spokesman Eddie Gershon said: “We can confirm that The Royal Victoria Pavilion is currently closed after an outbreak of sickness amongst some staff.

“Thanet District Council EHO have been informed. Wetherspoon has voluntarily closed the pub.

“A full deep clean of the pub is being undertaken. The pub will remain closed at present.”