Torquay's oldest pub to close for good

Those at The Hole in the Wall have thanked everyone who's popped in for their loyal custom, and great memories

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 29th Mar 2025

Bosses at Torquay's oldest pub have this week announced it's with 'great sadness' they're closing for good.

In an emotional post on Facebook, those at The Hole in the Wall have thanked everyone who's popped in for their loyal custom, and great memories.

Drinks were first served to customers in around 1540, which is the year Henry VIII married and divorced his fourth wife.

Making the announcement on social media, bosses said: "It is with great sadness that we announce that the Hole In The Wall will cease trading from the close of Sunday, 13th April 2025.

"We'd like to thank you all for your loyal custom over the years, with many great memories created, to add to the centuries' more storied history here at the Hole.

"Whilst every attempt has been made to contact customers who have bookings with us on Dojo for after this date, not everyone has been reached as yet, but we'll keep trying."

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