The operators of an historic pub in Fishponds have said that "ever-rising costs" have reaffirmed their decision to move on from the business after eight and half years. In a post on The Cross Hands Facebook page, the owners said their last day at the pub would be February 26, after which the premises is expected to close for six weeks for a refurbishment before opening with new tenants.
In a post on Facebook, they said: "We made the decision a while ago, and the ever-rising costs we have seen since have reaffirmed we made the right decision.
"We won't miss the stress of running the business, but it is going to be a genuine wrench to leave behind the many friends we have made over the years as well as a great bunch of staff.
