FANS have been left gutted after a pub just yards away from a Premier League stadium suddenly closed down after 18 years.
The legendary boozer in was just a stone’s throw from Leicester City's but has now slammed its doors shut for good.
The Counting House, a Grade II-listed gem, was nestled between and the Leicester Tigers’ Welford Road stadium.
But punters are devastated after the popular after 18 years of pulling pints.
The historic boozer, based in Freemen’s Common, was a matchday favourite for footie and rugby fans alike but is now on the market.
It was perfectly located near , Nando’s, Maccies and the Odeon cinema.
But now, the future of the beloved haunt hangs in the balance.
WTS Commercial confirmed the shock closure and revealed the site is up for grabs, with the potential to be split up and revamped by eager buyers.
The sprawling Almond Road property sits on 0.38 acres, boasts seating for 110 punters, parking, and even its own accommodation.
An advert for the property read: “The Counting House is a large single-storeyGrade II listed detached propertyof brick construction beneath various pitched and hipped roofs with a tall clock tower.
“The ground floor comprises of an open plan trading area which can accommodate around 60 covers plus a large bar servery.
“There is a further seating area for around 50 covers located in the middle of the building which from a glazed frontage.
“Ancillary areas include customer WC's (including disabled), catering kitchen with a dumb waiter to the basement and a large basement cellar with an office, staff room, staff WC's, boiler room, large store and various storage areas.
“The private accommodation is located at ground floor level and comprises of two bedrooms, lounge, domestic kitchen, office and a bathroom.”
WTS say they’re accepting rental offers too but only time will tell what becomes of the city landmark.
Offers are now being invited and more information is available online.
But for locals and matchday regulars, it’s the end of an era.
Unfortunately for fans who frequent the pub, their team will not be a Premier League club in a few months time.
The Foxes became the second side to confirm their drop back into the on Saturday –.
It marks their second relegation in three years, less than 10 years after winning the Premier League title and the.
The pub’s closure is one of many pubs forced to close their doors recently.
Approximately six for good every week last year, leading to an estimated 4,500 job losses, according to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).
The closures come amid pressure from higher borrowing costs and high for businesses, alongside a continued squeeze on household finances as and rent costs increase.
Pubs are set to come under further pressure when a raft of cost increases linked to the October Budget, such as higher contributions (NIC), and an , come into force in April.
earning more than £9,100 a year.
