A Staffordshire country pub has closed – just weeks after a ‘To Let’ sign went up. The Crown Inn, in Yoxall, opened for the final time last weekend after the landlord decided to shut.
The ‘sad decision’ has been blamed on health issues, rising costs and falling footfall.
In a social media post to drinkers, the Main Street venue stated: “After two years of hard work, money and trying everything we can to building the Crown back up we have decided we can’t continue. The combination of health issues, escalating costs, and decreased footfall, combined with a poor economic outlook are a perfect storm for us and much of the industry.
“It is a sad decision for me and Heather to have to make, having made some good friends along the way. We thank you for the support and kind words over the last few weeks. We have up to six months before we can let the lease go unless a tenant can be found but we have made the very sad decision to close the doors. Thank you to all our very valued customers during our time here. We know any new tenant will have a beautiful pub and a willing community to work with and hope they continue the long story of the Crown.”
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