People have been left heartbroken after an "incredible" Dublin pub is set to close its doors forever.
Lanigans Pub in the city centre announced the sad news on Facebook this evening.
The Eden Quay establishment said that the pub and the Clifton Court Hotel will be shutting down after a "long and hard battle for the past year".
An emotional announcement on the pub's Facebook page reads: "The first two pictures were taken in 2019, the third, and final picture is from this past Thursday, 2021.
"The end of an era on Eden Quay as we have regretfully closed Lanigan's and the Clifton Court Hotel.
"We have fought a long and hard battle for the past year in trying to keep the doors open, but due to the ongoing circumstances, it is just not feasible to keep going.
"Myself, Maria and all the staff will always be forever grateful for the friendship, loyalty and support we have received over the past 36 years.
"There are just too many names to mention with fantastic staff, musicians and customers, but it is down to YOU as the reason we were voted best pub in Dublin, and best pub in Ireland. We were unlike anywhere else, and that’s why it was such a great success.
"So thank you from the bottom of our hearts, this is not goodbye, just see you all soon. As my good friend would say, 'Onwards'."
The announcement was met with an outpour of support from all around the world as people took to social media to pay tribute.
One person said: "Absolutely devastating. Thank you all so much for always looking after us! I'm so sorry this has happened to yous.
"Thank you all for looking after us throughout the years. An incredible place always full of love and laughter, always made me feel so welcome."
Another person said: "So, so sad..... We never forget our lovely nights at yours
"Hope to see you in an another place, big hugs to you from Norrkoping, Sweden."
A third person said: "So sad to hear this! Every time we came to Dublin we had the best evenings!! Greetings from Germany."
Another person said: "Gutted, such a great bar and many great days/ nights spent in Lanigans."
