A village pub transformed into an Italian restaurant is closing after just four months, with bosses saying they needed “more support” to be “financially viable”. The White Stag in Monkton, near Ramsgate, was revamped into The Olive Tree at the White Stag in March as the owner John Esqulant looked at ways to diversify. The once-traditional pub became a food-focused establishment following complete renovations to give the venue a taste of the Mediterranean. But despite initial optimism, bosses have announced it will close for good on Sunday and they have “no plans to reopen”. In a statement, the…
