A MUCH-LOVED Rangers pub has devastated punters after announcing its imminent closure.
The Old Quarry Bar in Rutherglen confirmed that it will close for good next month.
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The boozer’s last day of trading will be Thursday October 3 – when the Gers go up against Lyon in the Europa League games.
Heartbroken staff took to Facebook to inform customers of the sad news and thank them for their support.
And they invited their regulars to join them for one last hurrah on Saturday September 29.
One staff member, Sharon McGlynn, wrote: “It is with a broken heart I have to inform all customers that the Old Quarry Bar Rutherglen will open its doors for the last time on Thursday 3rd October.
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“We want to thank everyone for all their support over the years and hope you will join us on Sunday 29th September from 4pm for a Goodbye Party and let us end this era with all of you.”
Gutted pub-goers flocked to the comments to react to the disappointing news.
One said: “That’s awful news. Gutted for you all. It really is the end of an era.”
Another gutted regular added: “Sorry to see it go as many a good memory in there. Met some fantastic people no longer with us and will remember them and pub fondly for rest of my days. Thanks for the memories.”
A third wrote: “Gutted is an understatement”.
It comes as Scotland‘s hospitality and retail sectors continue to struggle with both businesses and punters feeling the squeeze from rising costs.
The industry was hammered by closures during the Covid-19 pandemic and was immediately dealt another blow by supply issues and the cost of living crisis.
Iconic Glasgow bar The Lab shut up shop after 25 years of serving punters.
The Exchange Bar in East Kilbride announced its sudden closure after 30 years of trading.
And the hugely popular Metropolitan Cocktail Bar and Restaurant announced its shock closure earlier this month after 22 years.
