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A gastropub on a bustling high street in a historic UK city has confirmed the closure of one of its sites. The Beech House, part of the Upham Inns group and located on St Peter's Street in St Albans, shut its doors following its final lunch service on Sunday (May 17) "after many wonderful years".

The announcement was made via a post on Facebook, which stated: "After many wonderful years, it is with sadness that we announce we will be permanently closing our doors on Sunday, 17 May following lunch service." The post also reassured customers that the remaining venues within the Upham group will continue to trade as normal.

It read: "We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible team and to all of our guests for your loyalty and support over the years. It has been a pleasure to welcome you.

"While this chapter comes to an end, our other venues within the Upham family remain open and continue to operate as usual. Our nearest Upham pub is The Red Lion, Leighton Buzzard Road, Water End."

The restaurant first opened its doors in 2014, quickly earning a loyal following for its menu of comfort food, roast dinners, brunch and cocktails.

As outlined on its website, the Upham Inn group "developed and nurtured a small collection of premium pubs with rooms in destination countryside locations across the South of England.

"Our pubs are homely and characterful, with menus celebrating the best of fresh and seasonal countryside cooking.

"Relax in our beautiful gardens and terraces on a summer's day or enjoy our cosy warmth of roaring fires on a winter's evening."

The chain's locations are in "some of the most desirable locations to visit across Southern England, from the South Downs to the New Forest, from Windsor to Winchester to Warminster", according to the website.

Menus showcase "the best of fresh and seasonal countryside cooking".