From the https://www.kentonline.co.uk By Oliver Leonard, 1 February 2023.

Shepherd Neame confirms closure of The Globe Inn, in Hythe.

Punters have expressed their sadness after a historic high street pub shut its doors for the last time.

Shepherd Neame says popular The Globe Inn, in Hythe, "no longer fits business needs" for the brewery.

A farewell party was held at the boozer - which dates back to the 1600s - on Saturday night.

A sign has since been placed on the pub's door letting people know it is "permanently closed".

Property director at Shepherd Neame, George Barnes, said: “We can confirm that we have taken the decision to sell The Globe Inn, Hythe, as it no longer fits our business needs.

"The pub is being sold as a licensed premises.”

The building is not yet on the market, but the brewery has appointed Christie & Co as agents for The Globe.

The pub was known for its live music and events on Saturday nights.

Its website states: "The Globe Inn promises a warm welcome for all - but never more so than on a Saturday night, when you’ll typically be greeted by superb live music."

It also won the Shepherd Neame ‘Beer Hero’ prize in 2016.

A final goodbye to customers was held over the weekend, with a post on the pub's Facebook page reading: "This will be the last music night at The Globe Inn and our farewell party!"

Fans of the pub have reacted to the news online, expressing their dismay at seeing yet another business close its doors.

One said: "This is so sad. It's the only place in Hythe that had live bands."

Another said: "Another pub closing. It seems the great British pub culture is going to be a thing of the past. Such a shame."

The Globe now joins a growing list of pubs and businesses being closed or put on the market.

At the other end of Hythe high street, the "Butt Of Sherry" has been listed on Rightmove.

As well as this, the landlord of the "Compasses" in Crundale, between Ashford and Canterbury, decided it was time to call last orders. Although their web site as of 2 Feb 2023 indicates they are still opening at weekends. Paul Skelton.

"Bobbie's Bakehouse," in the old signal box at Folkestone Harbour, has also closed. I believe this was a cafe. Paul Skelton.

From the https://www.kentonline.co.uk By Oliver Leonard, 9 August 2023.

The Globe Inn, in Hythe High Street listed for sale for £325,000.

A historic high-street pub has been listed on the market for £325,000, six months after its closure.

Listed on Rightmove with agents Christie & Co, The Globe Inn, in Hythe is being described as an opportunity for “a well-placed free house, restaurant or conversion to a number of alternative uses”.

The site is located at the western end of the high street, close to the A259.

The boozer, which dates back to the 16th century, has a number of features including a dining area, a rear courtyard garden and a three-bedroom owner’s accommodation.

Shepherds Neame announced it was closing down in February, claiming it "no longer fit business needs" for the brewery.

Punters often enjoyed live music and events on Saturday nights and expressed their sadness at the closure.

It had won the Shepherd Neame ‘Beer Hero’ prize in 2016.

The Globe now joins a growing list of pubs and businesses being put on the market.

At the other end of Hythe high street, The "Butt Of Sherry" has also been listed.

As well as this, four historic village pubs across east Kent were put up for sale last month.

The building includes a courtyard garden. Picture: Rightmove

The sale of the establishments, in Dover, Monkton, Bridge and Brook, near Ashford, has been described as a “great shame”, with high inflation rates blamed.