An iconic local bar is sadly closing its doors.

The Cracked Actor, based on Little Underbank, will be closing on 11 August as owner Joe looks to 'end on a high'.

The bar opened in 2019, and is credited as a forerunner in the area's now bustling independent business scene.

"It feels the right time to call time", Joe said on social media.

"This bar got me on the map and it's opened the doors to so much more that came afterwards. We now have The Banshee and Holy Diver and exciting opportunities are always pulling me away from where I started.

"I want to focus on what's next and make sure what I'm doing has my full attention. So it's not a sad note we are closing The Cracked Actor, it's more of a thank you for getting me all I had dreamed of the day it opened."

He also thanked all the customers who've called in at the business over the years, and the staff who have worked there.

Joe promised a massive send off, with Saturday 11 July set as the final day of being open to the public.

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