A HEARTBROKEN pub landlord has been flooded with messages of support after he decided to leave after clashing with the brewery that did not share his 'vision'. 

The licensee of the Talbot in Kempsey is blaming a disagreement with the brewery, Marston's, for their decision.

Marc Charnock and partner Ryan Charnock have been at the pub since November last year.

Since they announced their departure in a Facebook post on Sunday, they have been flooded with messages of support. 

In a statement from 'Marc, Ryan and the entire Talbot Team' they said: "Pubs are a challenging business at times, what makes it even more difficult is when the brewery you are meant to be in partnership with doesn’t support us as an equal.

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"In a short space of time we have really turned The Talbot around for the good of the community, and have worked so hard to hopefully bring you events, live entertainment and a welcoming inclusive home for all.

We made it abundantly clear to Marstons of our vision for the future of the pub, but it seems they no longer align we our values.

"Not only has their area manager told us to not have events, popup food trucks, party nights or live entertainment they also don’t want the pub to be an under 35s hangout, utilise the car park or outside garden for our ‘styles’ or ‘ideas’ Marstons only wants the pub to be known as a food place, and has no future vision or adopt positive change …. it’s heart breaking. But the brewery still wants to take huge weekly fee!

"Myself and Ryan with the help of our team have only wanted the pub to become the heart of the village, to provide not only a great place for a drink and something to eat but to really give you all reason to come out, socialise, enjoy the events, live entertainment celebrations and more.

"So to that end we’ve made the difficult decision to end our lease with Marstons and say farewell, it’s based on a number of things but ultimately the higher powers at the brewery just don’t get it, and are out of touch.

"Our farewell party is Saturday 29th from 7pm, would be great to see you all!

"Thank you honestly for the kindness, love and support, we hope we’ve done you proud."

Carrie Ann Rice said: "It's a huge loss for the village and community. I just don't feel they've been treated fairly and feel they deserve some recognition for what a huge difference they've mad."

One customer wrote:  "You guys and the team have made the pub an amazing and welcome place for us all to come and socialise, this is very sad news for us all but you have to protect your mental state guys, whatever you do next you will do just as amazing, the pub has been the best it’s ever been and this will be a massive loss to everyone but more so marstons, let the leaving party be a great way to end such and amazing era x."

Another customer wrote: "This is a sad day for Kempsey."

A spokesperson for Marston’s said: “The licensees of the Talbot are on a temporary agreement which started in November 2022. They have not taken up the offer of a full agreement, and the decision to leave is entirely their choice.”