A popular bar in Watford town centre has confirmed it has officially closed.

Bar Bodega in The Parade took to social media to announce it has shut and is "not sure what the future holds".

A post on its page reads: "Thank you everybody, Bar Bodega is now closed.

"We aren’t sure what the future holds for Watford’s Best Kept Secret but keep an eye out online for updates.

"Much love x."

Watford Observer: Bar Bodega's Facebook post announcing its closure.Bar Bodega's Facebook post announcing its closure.

Numerous people voiced their sadness online with one contributor writing: "Why oh why, such a nice place very sad to hear this."

Another wrote it was "heartbreaking", while one unhappy fan said: "This is so sad.

"So sorry to hear this. 

"And here we are about to have restrictions extended and lockdowns still to come in future no doubt.

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"People’s livelihoods are sabotaged."  

Watford BID added: "Thank you for being a wonderful part of our town centre, we really hope to see those doors open again soon!"

The owners have been contacted for comment.