The Orchard Inn in Hillcommon has closed its doors.

The pub failed to reopen on Monday, July 31, with no explanation given.

No announcement was posted to the Orchard's social media page, which was last updated in January.

When the Wellington Weekly attempted to contact The Orchard, it was discovered the pub's phone was no longer in service.

It comes after the pub was dealt a blow when it received one star out of five for its food hygiene in a December inspection, before improving to three stars in a subsequent February inspection.