Kath Bohaczewskyj pulled her first pint in Carlisle’s Ukrainian Club on Christmas Eve 1965.

And she was there to serve her final drink as the club closed its doors for the last time.

It was a fitting way to mark the end of a city institution that has seen thousands of people pass through its doors since it opened at the height of the swinging Sixties.

Bosses at the Silloth Street club say a decision was made by the building’s London-based owners to close it.

Kath, 84, said: “It was a good night but I feel very empty now. I’m not sure what I’m going to do with myself.

“I will take away a lot of memories.

“I think everyone had a good time and it was nice to see everyone again. It was busy all day.

“We had a farewell social the weekend before too with a pie and peas supper, bingo, a game of Play Your Cards Right and a disco.”

Her son, Paul Bohaczewskyj, wrote on Facebook about the farewell.

He said: “Thank you everyone for your amazing support over the last 50 and a bit years, we’ve had some absolutely unforgettable days and nights.

“This is us signing off, once again thank you and goodbye.”

The club opened to cater for the Ukrainian population in Carlisle, many of whom had stayed after the war or come to Britain to find work.

Kath’s husband and Paul’s dad, Mychajlo (Michael) Bohaczewskyj, and Bohdan Sweryda were two of the founder members of the club. They have both since died.

The club is not yet up for sale but is expected to go on the market shortly.

Kath said: “There is someone coming next Tuesday to see about the sale. There has been a hold-up as it was due to go on the market at the end of February.”

Meanwhile, friends and regular customers of The Andalusian on Warwick Road partied the night away at its End of an Era event on Sunday night.

A spokeswoman for The Andalusian said on Facebook: “And so, the end is nigh. What a fantastic six-and-a-half years we’ve had. Met some amazing people and had a lot of fun.”

The bar and restaurant, which has two floors, will be transformed into a branch of Italian chain Prezzo.

Prezzo has previously said it would take about 12 weeks to convert the building ready for opening.

The firm has 200 restaurants nationally and is known for taking over old buildings of historic value.

It will seat 166 people.

The Andalusian, which opened in December 2009, is in a grade II listed building in a prime city centre site.

Formerly The White House pub, it was bought and restored by Barnaby Bowman.

Together with his wife Tracey, the couple transformed it into one of Carlisle’s most popular eating and drinking venues.

The top floor, which has an ornate balcony, was used for events and private hire.