A MAJOR bar and restaurant chain will be shutting a beloved branch today in the heart of a popular seaside town.
The eatery is known for its incredible brunch and huge range of cocktails, leaving fans “gutted” when they heard about its closure.
The Slug and Lettuce has been serving customers since 1985 and, over the years, has become one of Britain’s leading pub chains.
However, the company shocked fans when it announced that it would be closing its beloved Newquay, Cornwall, branch.
Announcing the sad news on Facebook, a spokesperson for the pub wrote: “Thank you, and farewell.
“After an amazing journey, Slug and Lettuce Newquay is closing its doors on Saturday, June 14.
“We’ve loved every laugh, every cocktail and every glittery moment shared with you all.
“Thank you for being part of the sun and making it so special.
“Happy Memories.”
The bar will be serving its last punters on June 14, before putting its shutters down for good.
Fans flooded the comment section with their favourite stories from their visits to the pub.
One said: “Oh no, this is really sad. We had a fab bottomless brunch for my hen do. Feel for all the staff.”
Another punter said that they were “gutted” after hearing the news.
The brand has been rocked by closures over recent years, having been forced to shut some of its most popular stores.
Branches in Huddersfield, Worthing and Brentwood have all closed as fellow pub chains also battle with soaring operating costs.
The Slug and Lettuce has been approached for comment by The Sun.
A wave of closures has rocked the high street, with even high end restaurants feeling the pinch.
The glamorous French restaurant La Dame de Pic closed for good earlier this year, with Kora by Tom Kitchen also putting the shutters down.
Some chains have blamed Rachel Reeves’ decision to raise National Insurance contributions, though the Chancellor has insisted that her actions were necessary to stabilise the economy.
Other restaurants, like La Goccia in Covent Garden, said that “covid” and “Brexit” has made it impossible to hire qualified staff – forcing them to close.
