A popular Salisbury pub is changing hands after seven years.

Deacons, on Fisherton Street, has been run by Dave and Aimee Hancock of the Immersive Group - a collection of brands including Tinga and Hixon.

This news comes two weeks after the group sold Caboose to the owners of Hettie Bells, a new restaurant near Salisbury Railway Station.

Deacons shared the announcement in a Facebook post, which reads:

"After a brilliant journey over the past seven years, it' stime for us to close our chapter within Deacons rich history and pass the baton on.

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"Thanks to all of our customers, staff and suppliers who have supported us in keeping the Deacons alive.

"We are proud to have been a custodian of this truly iconic free house pub in the city.

It added that highlights included "Continual 100 per cent scores from Cask Marque for the quality of our beer" and "CAMRA pub of the year 2020".

"We know how much the pub means to the local community, and we know that Matthew and Ben will carry the Deacons legacy on."