PUNTERS are devastated and fear British society is dwindling away after a beloved pub is set to close its doors for the final time.
Earl St Vincent in King Street, Ramsgate, has been a important part of the community since 1828 when it first opened.
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But now locals must raise a final glass as it will shut up shop on Saturday, January 20.
Current landlord Kirsty Bailey – who took over the pub after the death of her father – said: “I’ve had so many ups and so many downs, but now it’s time for me to close the doors.
“I’m not going to go into [the] reason why this decision is happening, but as a team we have all made this hard decision.
“The hardest decision was leaving the pub’s and dad’s memories, but that’s all they are!
“I believe I would have done him proud.”
“I’m sorry but it’s time for me to find myself again.
“I’m just tried and exhausted and my child needs me to be a mum.
“I want to thank the staff and all the support that I and the staff have had.”
There will be a leaving party on the pub’s final day of opening.
Before Kirsty’s stint, the boozer had been under the care of Derek Bailey – affectionately known as Sticky – for 15 years.
Pubs have had a rough start to 2024 with three major closures confirmed.
The Aviator in Queenborough and The George Inn at Newnham, near Faversham, both shut over the New Year.
And earlier this week, The Hare and Hounds in The Street, Northbourne, Deal, brought down the shutters “until further notice”.
There will be a closing party on the pub’s last day of opening, January 20