Beloved pub to close doors for last time TODAY as locals share heartbreak
LOCALS have shared their devastation as an iconic pub is to close its doors for the last time today.
Cornish country pub Carpenters Arms, in Metherell, is having its final hurrah on Easter Sunday.
A statement posted on Facebook by owners of the pub on April 11 read: “It’s with a heavy heart that I have decided that Easter Sunday 20th The Carpenter’s will be closing its doors at 9pm.
“It will remain closed until sold. Auction on May 8th.
“I would like to thank everyone for the support for my family and myself while we have ran the pub.
“We will be going out with a big party on Easter Saturday starting at 6pm.”
Locals were quick to chime in and share their heartbreak over the news.
One upset punter wrote: “So sorry to hear this sweetheart. You have put so much blood, sweat and tears into the Carps. Wishing you all the best for the auction.”
While a second loyal customer said: “Thanks for all the lovely pints and food you have kept us singing with.”
Another added: “Thanks for your kind, warm hosting service with a smile.”
A fourth said: “Sorry to read this. I’ve only been a few times and each time had a blast! Lovely venue, special, fun and filled with lovely people.”
This follows research which revealed more than 400 pubs across the UK closed in the last year.
One of those included the a branch of the iconic Hard Rock Cafe in Newcastle, which opened in May 2021.
Pubs also faced changes in their licensing laws from April 1, where takeaway pints introduced during the pandemic would no longer be able to be sold.
Trouble for UK pubs
It comes as a number of popular pubs have closed because customers have less money to spend.
Stonegate recently closed one of its branches in Ormesby St Margaret.
The Farmers Arms ceased trading on New Year’s Eve.
Stonegate has confirmed that they are recruiting for a new publican to run the business.
It came just one month after the pub giant said it would close The Bedford in Southampton.
The pub was a popular location for local students in the area and showed sport matches such as football and rugby.
The Grade II-listed building has been operating as a pub since the 1800s.
The Sun also reported that Boyzone‘s Shane Lynch and his Real Housewives of Cheshire star wife Sheena have closed their pub for good.
The D13 Irish bar in Knutsford, Cheshire closed after it was repossessed by the landlord.
No explanation has been given as to why the pub has closed.
What is happening to the hospitality industry?
By Laura McGuire, consumer reporter
MANY Food and drink chains have been struggling in recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out.
Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation.
Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny’s closing branches.
Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs.
Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon.
Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans.