THE LORD NELSON HOTEL in Milford Haven will be closing on Tuesday night, with nothing set in stone as to when it could re-open again.
The iconic Grade II listed building, on Hamilton Terrace, is currently up for sale by current owners SA Brain & Co., and no buyer has yet been found.
The management of the 24-en-suite rooms hotel posted on Monday night (Sept 26) saying: “I write this with a very heavy heart, tomorrow night (Tuesday) will be our last night open for the bar.
“We haven’t got a lot of draught beers left but I would love to see all your faces for one last time.
“Thank you for all of the support you’ve shown us during the time we’ve been here and I hope we get to open again in the future. All our love, Chey, Cauley and the Lord Nelson team.”
Built 1795-1800 during the first phase of the construction of the new town of Milford Haven, the hotel was originally named the New Inn, but was later renamed for Lord Nelson’s visit in August 1802.
It has been Grade II listed since 1993.
In 2016 there were extensive renovations.
In advertising literature around that time Brains explained: “Overlooking the harbour we offer a range of high-quality pub classics and an indulgent selection of grills, sure to please the whole family.
“Our bar is home to regular live music events and is often the social hub of the town.
“Our award-winning Welsh cask ales take pride of place on the pumps, surrounded by a wide range of draught beers and ciders, ideal to enjoy in our beautiful beer garden overlooking the port or in our recently refurbished restaurant.”
DID YOU KNOW?
In 1879 members of Milford Haven’s “elite” became some of the first in Wales to dance under electric light.
A grand ball was organised in The Lord Nelson Hotel by engineers from the dock company.
The British Electric Light Company, which was illuminating construction works in the harbour, lit the hotel’s ballroom for the event. Many of the “young ladies” were nervous about the lights’ intensity but soon everyone agreed that the beautiful, steady lighting enhanced the evening’s pleasures.
