The pub has been open since around 1965 but has changed hands numerous times in recent years
Mystery surrounds the future of a prominent pub in Beeston which local businesses believe to have suddenly closed. The Cricketers has served the local community for more than 55 years - but according to local residents and business managers the pub appears to have shut its doors, and it's unclear why.
Mark Griffiths, 41, who manages the Commercial Inn, opposite The Cricketers, said: "It's probably been closed around three to four weeks. He [the former tenant] popped in to say he was leaving the week before but he didn't say why."We only spoke occasionally, if there was any trouble at the pubs. But other than that I don't know.
But some in Wollaton Road hadn't noticed the closure. Workers at Capones Hairdressing said they weren't aware of any changes. The Cricketers pub itself has had a turbulent time in recent years. The Cricketers was then under new management and remained a spot frequented by some local drinkers. But not all locals say they are surprised by the venue's apparent closure. One Beeston resident, who asked not to be named, said: "Back when I was younger, there were a lot more pubs and people used to go out and around the local pubs, but there aren't many locals left anymore.
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