Sunderland's Revolution Bar posts goodbye message after bosses permanently close city venue

It was announced last month that the chain’s bar, in Low Row, will not reopen as bosses ordered a series of closures in a bid to save the company.

Revolution Bars in Newcastle and Durham were unaffected by the rescue plans.

Sunderland’s venue remained closed during the summer after the first lockdown was lifted.

A final goodbye was posted on Sunderland Revolution’s Facebook page, it said: “As you may have already seen, we have made the difficult decision to keep our doors permanently closed.

“This decision hasn’t been made lightly, and whilst we would love to keep the party going the effects of the pandemic have meant that it’s not possible.

It’s now officially time for us to say goodbye to our beloved Sunderland. We’re going to miss our amazing team who have helped make our time here so memorable. You’re all so special to us. Cheers to you all.”

Bosses said Sunderland ‘might be a bit quieter without us’ but told viewers the bars in Newcastle and Durham remained open.

The post added: “We’ve had the best time with each and every one of you. From our regulars to our party planners, and everyone in between - thank you for the memories, we’ll miss you all.”

Others Revolutions to close are in America Square and Clapham High Street in London, Birmingham, Bath and Solihull.

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