The pubs in Stamford, Rutland, Bourne and the Deepings which have closed and stayed empty
Whether you're a regular or pop in for a pint occasionally, the closure of a good pub is always a shame.
Often pubs are taken over by raring-to-go landlords, or for an increasing number these days turned into houses.
But across the area a number of pubs stand empty, some having recently closed while others have been collecting dust for a while.
The Melbourn Brothers in All Saints' Street, Stamford
The closure of the pub still remains a mystery after drinkers were asked to put down their pints and leave in August 2020. Ever since the doors have remained closed.
The building stands as it was with the opening hours and beer bottles still in the window gathering dust.
At the time of the closure the Mercury tried a number of times to contact the pub chain owner Samuel Smith Old Brewery.
St Mary's Vaults in St Mary's Street, Stamford
St Mary's Vaults closed at the same time as the Melbourn. Also run by Samuel Smith pubs, it operates with a no phone or swearing rules and are run by managers rather than having tenants or leases,
The gates to the building remain firmly shut and paint is peeling from the door, which just three years ago was left open welcoming customers in.
The Five Bells in Edenham
The managers of The Five Bells announced its closure after seven months' trading.
Changes to the building lease meant the owners could no longer run the business, according to the managers.
The team were selling off items relating to the pub, including parasols, beer mats and drinks glasses, through the 'Five Bells Inn - Edenham' Facebook page.
The Five Bells is listed as up for sale on Rightmove with a guide price of £45,000.
The Chequered Skipper in Ashton
It was just last week last orders were called at The Chequered Skipper near Oundle.
Staff said they had 'no other option than to close the doors' after an unsuccessful bid to take on the lease from the previous tenant.
The Ruddy Duck in Peakirk
The tenants of the pub left the property a few weeks ago and the premises licence was transferred back to the Wellington Pub Company.
The pub chain is currently 'considering the future' of The Ruddy Duck and is likely to market for a new lease soon.
The Pack Horse in Northborough
The Pack Horse closed in October 2021 and has remained empty since.
Pub chain Star Pubs has been advertising to lease since the owners vacated.
It is currently listed to rent for £26,167 a year and the right operator should have 'extensive experience in a similar hospitality business'.
The Northwick Arms, Ketton
The village pub shows on Google as permanently closed although it remains an 'active' company on the government website Companies House.
If you think we have missed any pubs off let us know by emailing maddy.baillie@iliffepublishing.co.uk