Dark star didnt own the Stand Up. They leased it off the former landlord, who put up the price of this lease which Dark Star decided they couldnt afford or wouldnt pay for. shame as they were doing really well there. Proper real ale pub. Hope it opens up again asap
Many a pub has vanished in Haywards Heath in recent times. Gone are The Sussex, The Ugly Duck, Liverpool Arms and Heyworth Hotel. Just recently in Lindfield the Stand Up shut down. Also missing is the Tiger in Lindfield that shut years ago.