Uncertainty surrounds the future of a city centre pub – almost four months after it closed. The Mint on Fore Street shut its doors on New Year’s Eve and is yet to reopen. Signs in the windows say it will remain closed “until further notice”.
Owners Greendale Leisure Ltd, based at Woodbury Salterton, have remained tight-lipped about their plans for the venue.
Nearby businesses are unclear about what will happen to the pub.
David O’Callaghan, of Gentry barber shop, said: “There have been all sorts of rumours, but no one is any the wiser. “We have seen people taking out pumps, coolers, chilling units, the fruit machine and pool table. So maybe they aren’t going to keep it as a pub.
“It’s an eyesore, and I’m concerned squatters are going to get in there.”
Greendale is host to Hugo Swire’s constituency office in Woodbury and he recently opened one of their leisure venues for them. Hugo would surely wish them to be conscientious and public-spirited businessmen.
East Devon Watch 