The North West is no exception, with last orders having been called at many fine watering holes.
Former punters have shared their happy memories of drinking at those lost pubs during their glory days.
They have recalled the brilliant landlords and landladies, and the many characters who contributed to so many brilliant nights at these ‘belting’ boozers.
One said wistfully: “I miss that place so much. What I wouldn't give to have a cheap pint by the fire on a cold evening."
Below are some of the most-missed pubs from across the North West, including one which featured in a legendary TV show, another frequented by two of the most influential philosophers of modern times, and a third described as the ‘absolutely best matchday pub’.
Several of these lost pubs have been converted into housing, one has been flattened to make way for a car park, and others have been left to fall into dereliction.
Do you remember drinking at any of these fine institutions?
5. Tudor House
Landlord Russ Miller is pictured outside the old Tudor House Hotel, on New Market Street, Wigan, in 2009. The Tudor House is one of Wigan's most-missed pubs. One person called it the best pub they had ever visited, describing it as an 'institution', with 'great people, great music and a great vibe'. Russ Miller, who sadly died in 2022, is remembered as an excellentlandlord. | National World Photo: Nick Fairhurst
6. Mount Vernon
The Mount Vernon in Edge Hill, Liverpool, was a landmark building, which has been described as a 'historic' and 'wonderful' pub. It was demolished in 2017. One person called it a 'great gem', while another said it was a 'cracking ale house' and they were 'so sorry it's gone'. | Google Photo: Google
7. Moorlands Hotel
The Moorlands Hotel, on Quarry Road, Lancaster, was a popular community pub which sadly closed in 2012, before being sold and converted into student accommodation. Lots of people have happy memories of the venue during its days as a pub. Jill Jackson told how her parents, George and Betty Millican, ran the pub from 1979 to 1994. "I have so many fond memories of the regulars and my times there, even though I was living away at the time," she said. One former punter called it a 'cracking pub', and another said George Millican was 'one of the best landlords in Lancaster ever'. | Google Photo: Google
8. The Battery
The Battery Hotel, on Sandylands Promenade, Morecambe, was built in 1900 by Thwaites Brewery. In the 1980s, it was a popular destination for many before heading off to Harvey's nightclub next door. The building now houses state-of-the-art apartments following extensive refurbishment. One of the apartments featured in series four of ITV crime drama, The Bay, when Erin had a short-lived stay with her mother. One person recalled how they had some 'great times' there, while another said they used to go to the Battery disco and had 'many happy times' at the pub. | Kelvin Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Stuttard