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A popular Leicester pub has announced it has closed its doors after a decade.

The Font in Gateway Street near De Montfort University’s campus made the shock announcement on its Facebook page last night.

The venue is popular with students, visitors and staff from the nearby Leicester Royal Infirmary and other groups in the city including the cyclists from Critical Mass who have chosen it as a regular haunt.

The pub’s post thanked loyal customers for their support but said there may be a chance it could re-open elsewhere: “Over the years we have had a ton of great events, most of them a first in the city.

“We have had scores of weddings, birthdays, leaving parties and sadly a couple of wakes.

“We have served a mountain of Sunday Dinners, handmade burgers et al.

“And we have always done it with integrity, honesty and always with pride.

“We want to thank our customers with all of our hearts – because you have kept The Font going.

“We are in talks to relocate and have some other projects on the go, we are working to find a new operator – if anybody has the balls to try

“Remember to Support your independent business, whilst there are still a few left.”

Customer Tom Warner said: “An establishment run by the friendliest of staff that felt like a local even though it wasn't, and where time seemed to stand still as driftwood rang out upon toasts of Stella glasses. Big love. Can't wait to see the next move.”

Lydia George, of Demon Media, said on Facebook: “Oh my gosh this is the worst news ever!!!!

“I always just wander down whenever I'm bored/ need to work/ escape/ drink, don't know where I'm gonna go now.

“Let us know if you find another place, you'll be sorely missed by Demon Media that's for sure.”