Popular rural pub near Sheffield announces immediate closure, describing 'unforeseen' circumstances

‘We will be closed effective immediately for the foreseeable future’

A pub chain has announced the closure of a second pub in the Sheffield area in one day.

The pub chain Stonegate has annouced that The Hyde Park, on Hill Top Road, Dronfield, a village between Sheffield and Chesterfield, has closed with immediate effect due to “unforeseen circumstances.”

The Hyde Park pub, on Hill Top Road, Dronfield. Photo: Googleplaceholder image
The Hyde Park pub, on Hill Top Road, Dronfield. Photo: Google | The Hyde Park pub, on Hilltop Road, Dronfield. Photo: Google

The company say it will be closed for the foreseeable future after a surprise announcement from the pub’s management.

The announcement comes on the same day Stonegate also announced the closure of The Earl Marshal, on on East Bank Road, Sheffield,

The pub is owned by national company Stonegate, who also run chains like Slug and Lettuce and Walkabout.

The company made an announcement on the pub’s Facebook page this morning.

It stated:: “Due to unforeseen circumstances Stonegate have decided we will be closed effective immediately for the foreseeable future.

“We are truly sorry and would like to thank all our customers for their continued support.

“We hope to have this issue rectified as soon as possible.”

Stonegate have been approached for comment.

The pub has been well known locally for its food, and its backing of a local junior football team

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