A POPULAR Taunton bar is set to close its doors at the end of the month - but a replacement is already underway.

The Bierkeller Taunton announced it would be closing on June 30 - but urged people to ‘stay tuned’ for what is next.

It turns out we don’t have to wait too long to find out what’s next.

The Bierkeller posted on Facebook: “Unfortunately from us here at Bierkeller its time to say our final goodbye.

“On June 30 it will be the last night we trade for good!

“We hope that you can all come along and celebrate the last two weeks with us and have some good times before we go completely.

“And thank you to everyone that attends and makes the nights what they are for us! Its been a pleasure to party with you all!

“Stay tuned to see what’s next.”

Details are already being announced for its replacement, which will be run by Stonegate Pub Company.

Stonegate is responsible for well-known names such as The Slug and Lettuce, Walkabout, and Yate’s.

It plans to open a new restaurant, The Cricketers, in Taunton at the beginning of August.

The website states the establishment is currently ‘closed for refurbishment’, but is running as The Bierkeller for a few more weeks.

The official opening date is listed on the website as August 3.

The new venue prides itself on having 'something for everyone'.

A spokesperson for Stonegate Pub Company said: “We acquired this site, formally known as The Bierkeller, from Bar Fever Limited earlier this year and plan to make a significant investment into the bar.

“This investment will involve the refurbishment of the site and the re-positioning of the business into a traditional pub.

"It is due to re-open later in the summer and will create a number of job opportunities in the area.

“With the new-look, comes a new name, The Cricketers, and will be a warm and welcoming place that the whole community can enjoy.

"Whether a quiet daytime pint while watching the racing, a great-value lunch or family mid-week dinner, the big match on a Saturday or a weekend night out – The Cricketers will have something for everyone.”