The closure of a popular town centre wine bar has been described as the “end of an era” by regulars. Lisa Stockman and partner Tony have called time after almost 16 years at The Wine Bar in Herne Bay. Mrs Stockman shared the sad news with customers, saying “something had to give” to make them give up the Mortimer Street venue, which has long been a fixture in the town. “After nearly 16 years the time has come for us to officially tell you all we are now closed”, she said in a statement. “Tony’s well overdue to retire and I’ve not been well for a while now. “Something had to give. “We would lik…