One of Middlesbrough’s live music hotspots and longest-established drinking venues has suddenly closed.
Doctor Browns is well known for its friendly atmosphere as well as showcasing live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
It is also a popular haunt for Boro fans for a pre-match pint.
However, alongside posters promoting upcoming gigs, there has also been a sign in the window this week which reads “closed due to unforseen circumstances”.
Pub company Enterprise Inns, which owns the Corporation Road venue, confirmed that the popular venue closed after the current publican decided to stop trading.
The national firm said it is also hoped that when a new tenant is found, the pub will reopen its doors to customers and resume service as normal.
An Enterprise Inns spokesman said: “Unfortunately our venue Doctor Browns is currently closed due to the publican’s decision to cease trading.
“We are currently recruiting for a new publican to take this popular live music pub on and would like to reassure members of the local community that we aim to have it back open and trading as soon as possible.”
The venue has been formerly known as The Malt Shovel, Shippleys and Touchdown.
It was initially known as the Borough Hotel and opened in 1867.
North-east rock band, The Kill, were set to hold a gig at the venue on Friday. However, since discovering the closure, the band has taken to social media to inform fans of the changes.
A post on the band’s online Facebook page reads: ‘Hi everyone just heard Doc Browns has closed as of now but a new manager may be in place next week.’
Another post reads: ‘Hi everyone just a quick reminder that tonight’s show at Doc Browns in Middlesbrough is not going ahead as the venue is still shut!’
Anyone interested in finding out more information about this pub business opportunity should contact Enterprise Inns recruitment team on 0800 953 0072.
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