A MUCH-LOVED pub with a 170-year history is shutting for good leaving its landlord “devastated”.
The popular establishment is planning a closing party with “last night deals on offer”.
The Station Inn in Nantgarw Road, Caerphilly officially closes its doors on Saturday, April 26.
In a post shared on , a pub spokesperson revealed the situation is “out of our control”.
They penned: “I’m devastated to tell you all that The Station Inn will close its doors for the last time on April 26 and our lovely welcoming warm and friendly pub will be no longer open as a public house.
“This is not our decision, not something we want or haven’t fought for.
“Unfortunately, the landowner has his reasons and it’s out of our control.
“The last three months have made me cry, chuckle, bang my head against the wall, stick my head in the glass washer, drink a fireball whiskey shot and beam with pride.
“What a bunch of amazing people we have met, grown to love and will miss terribly.”;
Continuing, they added: “We will go out in style though and our closing night party will be one to remember.
“We will advertise the plan shortly and all the last night deals on offer. Let’s drain the barrels dry!
“May as well go out with a bang and dance our feet sore. Memories, family, friendship and loyalty.
“Hearing so many stories about family , christenings, wakes, birthday parties and anniversaries over the years has been emotional.
“Save the tears for the last night!
“Thank to Ceri, Lori, Sarah, Anna, Kai and Caitlin for your company, hard work and banter as it has made it all the more fun. Donna & Hayley.”;
One person commented: “A fantastic pub back in the day and met some lifelong friends there.”
Another wrote: “You should be so proud of yourself girls, gave it your all and it's something everyone will appreciate.”
A third chimed in: “Sad to see it close after the hard work you guys have put in.”
While a fourth shared: “So very sorry to hear this.
“I have thousands of very good memories from here and will be very sad to see it close.”
This follows the news thathas been forced to close after 160 years in business.
Meanwhile, TheGartocher Pub, in Glasgow's East End after 87 years.
An estimated last year, leading to around 4,500 job losses, according to the British Beer and Pub Association.
Many closures are due to highercosts,, and higher borrowing costs.
