Popular Clifton pub forced to suddenly close as landlords left ‘heartbroken’
The family running the pub have shared the reason for the closure
A popular Clifton pub has been forced to temporarily close, leaving its landlords “truly heartbroken” and homeless.
The Fairham, in Farnborough Road, closed earlier this week after compliance checks found the need for major repairs to be completed.
In a Facebook post, the family running the pub said: “As you all are aware, the last two days have been full of compliance checks and work being carried out.
“It is with a very heavy heart that I write that our and the Fairham’s time has come to an end.
“The building is old, tired and well beyond the costs of repair and unsafe for us to live in.
“Therefore, the brewery has decided to close us permanently for now.”
Operated by Admiral Taverns, The Fairham is one of just three remaining pubs in Clifton.
It has been run by Dean and Kelly Thompson for the past five years.
The landlords’ Facebook post continued: “We want to thank each and everyone of you for your help and support over the past five years.
“You’re not just friends but family and we love you all.
“I will in time be reimbursing any ticket and deposit money once we have got ourselves together as all functions and events are cancelled.”
An Admiral Pubs spokesperson said: “The pub is currently closed whilst we make immediate repairs and hope to reopen it as soon as possible under new management.”
A Go Fund Me appeal has been set up to help the family after being made homeless.