Mr Smith's pub on Prescot Road in Old Swan has permanently closed, with a notice left on the door for customers. The venue, at 366 Prescot Road, is understood to have shut over the last weekend, bringing an end to its time as a local pub.
History and Football Connection
The premises has a history dating back to its days as the Old Stanley Arms, which closed in 2009. The site later reopened under the Mr Smith's name.
The pub also has a connection to former England and Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney. It was previously run by his uncle, John Morrey, and attracted national attention during major football tournaments, when supporters gathered to follow his performances.
Closure Notice
The note on the pub reads: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the pub is now permanently closed.” The owners also confirmed to the ECHO that the pub had shut.
The closure marks the latest chapter in the history of the Prescot Road premises, which has served the Old Swan community under different names over the years.
Similar Closure Elsewhere
The news comes just days after another similar situation occurred. The ECHO reported that Souvla, which operated from 99 Allerton Road in Mossley Hill, has confirmed it will close in a message shared with customers.
The restaurant, which served Greek and Mediterranean-inspired food, was known for its menu of gyros, souvlaki, grilled meats, schnitzels and traditional sides. No reason for the Allerton Road closure has been given by the business.
In a note left on its doors, the business said: "We regret to inform our customers that we will be closing our doors. We would like to sincerely thank all our customers for their support, loyalty and wonderful memories over the years. It has been a pleasure serving you. Thank you for being part of our journey. With heartfelt gratitude."
The announcement marks the closure of the Allerton Road branch; however, not the end of Souvla in Liverpool. The brand's city centre restaurant at 22 Hardman Street remains open and continues to serve customers.
