A pub in a Hampshire market town has announced it will be closing and refitted as a seafood brasserie.

The Square Cow, in Wickham, confirmed in a Facebook post that it will close on June 11.

It will be refitted and reopen as No.1 The Square in partnership with Quob Park.

The vineyard recently reopened the Old Tea House and the Old House Hotel in The Square.

It already runs a variety of events and experiences throughout the year at its venue in Titchfield Lane. 

This year, it plans to hold tastings tours, cookery schools, plus more, as well as selling food boxes for people to experience fine dining at home. 

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Posting on Facebook Frank Dixie, from The Square Cow, said: “It is with sadness that I inform Wickham residents that The Square Cow will be closing its doors on Sunday, June 11.

"I won't bore you with the reasons why, but suffice to say the decision has not been taken lightly. Both Trish and I are proud of what we have achieved and are grateful to those that have supported us.

“But it's not all bad news. Yes, The Square Cow will close but after a substantial refit it will reopen as No.1 The Square which will be a top brasserie specialising in seafood. We will be in partnership with Quob Park and working very closely with its owners Rob and Tracey Terry.

“Trish and I have enjoyed every minute of owning The Square Cow and we thank all those that have helped to make it one of the best pubs in and around Wickham.”