Campaigners have warned that South Farnham is in danger of losing virtually all its pubs after the closure of The Mulberry, with fears growing that the popular venue near the train station may never reopen.

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) said the possible permanent loss of The Mulberry would be another devastating blow to the area, where pubs have steadily disappeared in recent years.

“It's really devastating for the southern part of the town, where we have seen virtually all the pubs gradually disappear,” said Kevin Travers, pubs officer for CAMRA South-East.

The Mulberry, located on Station Hill, went into liquidation earlier this month, shocking regulars and residents who had initially been told the pub was closing temporarily for electrical repairs in its cellar.

But little activity has been seen at the premises since, raising questions about whether it will ever reopen.

Mr Travers said: “Our initial understanding was that the pub was closed until the end of September due to an electrical issue, but it is clear now that there is more to it than that.

“What is indisputable is that the Mulberry is closed, and the silence strongly suggests it could be another long-term closure in Farnham and possibly the complete loss of another pub.”

He said The Mulberry had been particularly popular with younger drinkers, offering live sport, music and a selection of real ales.

“The Mulberry was one of the few pubs in the town centre that was particularly welcoming to people in their 20s,” he said.

The closure follows the loss of several other pubs in southern Farnham, leaving residents with increasingly limited options for meeting and socialising.

“Initially, the Waverley Arms was converted to a nursery, then the Lamb has been closed for nearly a year and now we appear to have lost the Mulberry, meaning that the southern part of Farnham, together with the extensive residential areas now no longer have easy access to a local pub and their communities will be poorer for it,” Mr Travers said.

Meanwhile, rumours have circulated locally about a possible outstanding electricity debt, although these remain unverified.

Energy company SSE said it could find no connection between the business and its distribution operations.

A spokesperson said: “The team can find no connection between this business and our Distribution works.”

The future of The Mulberry remains uncertain, with no confirmed reopening date.