The Volunteer Inn closes in Hereford

However, the brewery that runs it is hopeful that it will can soon reopen.

The Volunteer Inn is a popular establishment in Harold Street, in the St James area of the city. It was particularly renowned for its Sunday roasts, which included a giant Yorkshire pudding.

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It has a four-star rating on Tripadvisor, with one reviewer saying it was 'an amazing back street local'.

"It was packed to the rafters when we visited and looking at other reviews, this seems to be the norm," said Isle-o-Wighty.

"We managed to squeeze on the end of a table and then soaked up the atmosphere. It was clearly the centre of this part of Hereford, everybody seemed to know each other and, I would imagine that they look out for each other too, just what a great local is about.

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"We received friendly service but I bet that would be elevated if we visited regularly, we would then be part of the local banter.

"So, a locals pub that is happy to welcome strangers, not a difficult concept, but not many get it right. The Volunteer certainly does."

Skittle competitions, quizzes, live bands, history and walking groups and a supper club were also held at the pub.

A spokesperson for Star Pubs & Bars, the pub business of Heineken UK, said: "The Volunteer Inn was leased to an independent operator to run as their own business. They have advised us they have closed the pub. We are working to find a suitable operator to reopen it as quickly as possible.”