A simple post on the Bridge Tavern Nowra Facebook page earlier today, Tuesday (March 16) announced the move.

"It is with great sadness that we will be closing the doors to the Bridge Tavern permanently as of this Sunday, 21st March." the post said.

"We would like to thank all our loyal customers over the years, this hotel has been a part of the community since 1888," the post continued.

"Come on down to enjoy one last beer & snitty".

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The Bridge Tavern, located on the corner of North Street and Bridge Road, has been part of the Nowra community since 1888.

According to local historian Alan Clark's book, Early Years of Nowra District Pubs, the Tavern was the brainchild of Nowra's first mayor, Henry Moss, who had conducted the Central Hotel at nearby Greenhills since 1867.

But the opening of the Shoalhaven River bridge meant his business was no longer on the main road.

The hotel's first licencee was 23-year-old Benjamin Thompson.

The South Coast Register has tried to gain comment from the group that runs the hotel but has been unable to.

What the plans are for the historic building, at this stage, remains unknown.

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