Popular Yorkshire village pub to close down in New Year, bosses announce

The Anne Arms, in Sutton, near Doncaster, will shut its doors on January 29, landlord Ray Falzon has announced. It is hoped that new owners can be found to take over the pub which attracts diners and drinkers from acorss Yorkshire.

Announcing the closure via the pub's Facebook page he said: “It is with a very heavy heart we write this post but we as a family have come to the decision to close our doors at the end of January. We’ve had the most challenging but rewarding seven and a half years running Anne Arms but it’s time for it to come to an end.

“We want to thank every single customer who has walked through our doors in our time as landlord and landlady. It’s been a privilege to be supported by you all and we’re most definitely going to miss welcoming you every day. However we’re sure somebody else will take on this lovely pub and we wish them the best of luck.

“We hope to see you in the coming weeks to say goodbye before we close our doors for the final time on January 29.”

The pub in Suttonfield Road has long been renowned for its food and Sunday lunch offerings, with many customers travelling long distances to dine at the bar.

Customers reacted with shock to the news.

One wrote: “Devastating to hear, but a big thank you for being great custodians of this special, lovely pub. Wishing you all the best for the future.”