A DEDICATED BBQ joint in Hereford has announced its closure.

BBQs and Brews opened in Commercial Road in September last year, replacing The Hop Pole.

The restaurant/bar, which bases its menu on American Deep South pit barbecue, will close on Sunday, October 4 at 6pm.

A post on the restaurant's Facebook page hints that it may be reopening as a pub.

The post said: "Hereford, it has being emotional! After a year of serving low and slow BBQ in Hereford, it is time for us to say goodbye."

"We will continue to serve meaty happiness until our doors close at 6pm on Sunday 4th October.

"A massive thank you has to go to the customers whom have supported in the last year and we hope to see you again before we leave the livestock of Hereford to breathe a sigh of relief.

"We are still stocked and ready to rock for the Rugby World Cup too so bring your party here.

"Do not worry, there will be another great pub coming to shake the Hereford circuit up!"