In the meantime, let’s re-live some memories by taking a look inside some of the town’s hostelries in times gone by.
From the Causeway to the King Oswy, we have plenty of reminders of locals from the Hartlepool Mail archives.
So whether they are waiting to re-open or are merely fond memories from a time gone by, let’s enjoy a look back to happy times in the pubs we’ve loved.
1. The Blacksmiths
Are you pictured in this scene from a 24-hour darts marathon at the Blacksmiths in 2015? Photo: JOE SPENCE
2. The Fishermens Arms
What could be better on a Bank Holiday Monday than enjoying a drink at the Fishermans Arms beer festival in 2017. Are you in the picture? Photo: Kevin Brady
3. Back to 2014 at the Cosmopolitan
The Headland Folk Festival took place at The Cosmopolitan. Remember this from six years ago? Photo: TOM YEOMAN
4. The Stag and Monkey in 2018
Remember this from two years ago as Michael Rice joined family and friends at the Stag and Monkey to celebrate his success on BBC Television. Photo: Tim Richardson