Managers at popular West Midlands pub to leave after more than five 'incredible' years

Managers at a popular pub in Kidderminster have announced they will be leaving after five years.

Ben Roberts and Coltan Rowley shared a post on Facebook announcing that they will leave The Cavalier in two weeks' time.

They said they had "given this place absolutely everything we have”, but felt it was time to move on and "shine somewhere new".

In the post, the pair who run the pub in Tennyson Way said: "After more than five incredible years, the time has come for us to say that we’ll be leaving The Cavalier in two weeks’ time.

“For many of you, this probably won’t come as a huge shock.

“We have given this place absolutely everything we have — our time, our energy, our ideas, our passion and a huge part of our lives — and we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built here.

“But sometimes you reach a point where you know you have nothing more left to give, and that it’s time to allow yourself to move on, grow, and shine somewhere new.

“So for us, it’s time for pastures new. Before we go, we want to say the biggest thank you imaginable to everyone who has been part of our journey.

“To our amazing customers, regulars, friends and the local community who have supported us year after year — thank you.

“To every member of staff, past and present, who has worked alongside us and helped make The Cavalier what it is — thank you.

“To all of the singers, bands, DJs, karaoke hosts, entertainers, darts teams, pool players, clubs, groups, suppliers and everyone else who has played a part in the life of this pub — thank you so much.

“Thank you to everyone who has celebrated birthdays here, joined us for Sunday lunch, danced at our events, watched the football, entered competitions, supported our themed nights, shared our posts, recommended us and simply kept walking through the doors.

“The Cavalier has been such a huge part of our lives, and the memories and friendships we’ve made here will stay with us forever.

“We’re leaving with our heads held high, incredibly proud of what we achieved, and ready for whatever comes next.”

They said for anyone with a function or booking already in the diary, these will remain booked as normal while they hand over to the temporary management once appointed.

“For now, we just want to enjoy our final couple of weeks with you all,” the post continued.

“All our love, Ben & Coltan. Here’s to the final two weeks, the memories we’ve made, and to pastures new.”