Popular Leamington pub to close its doors for final time next month
Popular Leamington pub The Cricketers Arms will close its doors for final time next month.
The pub in Archery Road, near the entrance to Victoria Park and Royal Leamington Spa Bowling Club, made the announcement on its Facebook page yesterday (Friday September 25) with its final day of trading set to be Saturday October 10.
The post gives the reason for the closure as the rising costs of rent, stock, VAT and the general running of the pub “which have unfortunately made it impossible for the pub to stay open”.
In a message to their customers, the team at the pub said: “Before we close, we want to say one thing above everything else - thank you.
“Thank you to every regular, every familiar face, every person who popped in for a pint, watched the football, enjoyed a meal, joined us for a quiz, celebrated a birthday, attended an event, brought their friends, or simply called The Cricketers their local.
“Over the years, you've given this place its character.
“The laughs, the stories, the celebrations, the arguments over the football, the questionable karaoke and the countless pints shared at the bar - those are the things we'll remember.
“So, while it’s a sad time, we don't want to go quietly.
“Saturday October 10 will be our last hurrah.
“We want to see as many of you as possible for one final proper Cricketers night. Come down, raise a glass with us, say goodbye to the pub and help us give The Cricketers the send-off it deserves.
“It really has been one hell of a ride.
“See you at the bar for one last one.”