A POPULAR smokehouse revealed when it will reopen after being forced to close due to flooding.

Hickory's Smokehouse Worcester on Tybridge Street said it will officially reopen on Monday (January 8) after its restaurant became an island.

The team at Hickory's has apologised for any inconvenience and jokingly said they would transport everyone by boat to the restaurant if they could.

A spokesperson from Hickory's Smokehouse Worcester said: "An update from Hickory's Island.

"Unfortunately, as it stands we will be closed this weekend and reopening on Monday.

"We apologise to everyone who had a booking with us - hopefully, we can welcome you back again soon.

"If we could transport you all in by boat, we would (how fun would that be?). 

"Keep checking back for updates, and stay safe, folks!"