An iconic Middlesbrough town centre nightspot has closed suddenly.
The popular Crown pub on the corner of Linthorpe Road shut its doors for the last time last night.
The doors at The Crown pub on Linthorpe Road shut last night with owners suggesting it was for the final time.
The Crown, run by Stonegate Pub Company, has been a meeting place for generations of pubgoers.
It is also a prominent live music venue, hosting gigs for numerous bands and vocalists.
The venue has also played host to live music during the town’s annual music festivals and was home to Middlesbrough’s oldest running rock night every Saturday.
The shock announcement was made public through the venue’s Facebook page which stated: “It is with great regret that I have to inform you all that the Crown has closed its doors for the final time".
“Thank you for all the memories we have all shared over the past years.
“It’s an emotional day today for everyone involved with the Crown, whether that be employees or customers”
The status ended with: “Thank you all and goodnight! Team Crown!”
A further status posted on the page announced that they were in talks "trying to organise one last Monday night party at a different venue to say thank you for the love you've shown us over the years! Watch for details!"
The venue was the town’s Elite cinema in the 1920s. It then turned into the Crown Bingo club and remained so until the late 90s when it bacame the Crown Public House.
The news of the closure came as a surprise to many of the pub’s regulars with hundreds sharing their memories online.
Sam Simpson commented: “Sorry to hear this. Met my partner at the Crown and this year we have been together 10 years and we are getting married.”
Graham Mockler wrote: “Good night and God bless. Lots and lots of awesome memories in there.”
David Wanless added: “Bye, bye Crown! Over the years my friends and I have had some great nights. Some of my favourites were the atmosphere during the World Cups and Euros. Lets hope they turn it into something else we can all enjoy.”
Stonegate Pub company were unable to comment this morning.
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