Readers have been left “gutted” and “shocked” as a popular pub in Watford town centre closed its doors.

The Bosleys venue in the parade has been boarded up and the large fluorescent sign from the building has been removed.

The Stonegate Group, which runs Bosleys, has yet to issue an official statement regarding its closure, but staff at the pub has confirmed to the Observer that that the venue has shut.

Plenty of readers took to social media over the closure – whilst some were not sad about it, others were left upset that it was closing.

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People also shared their memories and thoughts of Bosleys, with one saying they had “many nights out there”.

Another said: “Sad, it was a great place and very busy was shocked.”

One reader said they felt the venue was the “hub of Watford”, adding: “I feel gutted for the staff that worked at Bosleys.”

Another said they enjoyed going to the venue and found the food to be “tasty”.

They added: “Went to Bosleys mainly for their breakfast meals which were found to be tasty and a good price.

“Always found it clean and the staff we encountered were helpful and friendly, a nice relaxed atmosphere at the occasions we went there.”

For now it is unclear why Bosleys has shut but further comment from Stonegate is expected soon.