Pub chain to close Hertford nightspot

Core nightclub in Bull Plain to set to close following an announcement on the club social media page.

The hertford nightspot posted an announcement on their Facebook page on 16th June.

Core Hertford is closing its doors and will not be reopening with our final night being 5th July.

We want to say a massive Thank you to all the incredible people who have worked here! Our staff, DJ’s and Security with all the hard work and passion they have put into this venue and made a great experience for all.

And to all of our customers who had some amazing nights in Core celebrating a night out with friends/family and many more, to everyone who celebrated Hen,Stag and birthday parties. Thank you for all the memories we’ve created.

We do have a few things planned before we close our doors for the final night, including a Popworld takeover weekend 27th 28th June and our Stone house Closing Party on the 5th July!

So let’s sing and shout our hearts out and make this the best closing night Hertford will have!

:: Core Hertford

Core was launched after the venue rebranded from Popworld in January 2024. Prior to December 2017 the club was known as The Stone House. It was also erarlier known as the Prince Regent.

The venue is operated by the Stonegate Group, which runs more than 4000 pubs across the UK including the Slug & Lettuce and Craft Union brands. The business has debts of £3bn and has been working with restructuring specialists in recent months, having posted pre-tax losses of £257m and £214m in 2023 and 2024 respectively. The company is owned by TDR Capital, who also own Asda.