Popular retro-style Manchester bar announces closure after only 18 months

A sign in the window of the Deansgate branch in Manchester said: "Manchester Thank you.

"After much consideration, we've made the difficult decision to close our doors. It's never easy to say goodbye.

"We're incredibly proud of what the team built here and so grateful to them, as well as everyone who joined us over the past year. We've had some unforgettable nights.

"We love Manchester and we hope to be back under the right conditions. Thank you for being part of the journey. The Simmons team."

The bar group was founded by CEO Nick Campbell in 2013 and for some time spanned more than 20 venues. The bar is full of Americana-themed decor and a karaoke booth.

Last summer, the cocktail bar chain closed four of its other bars for good too as part of a restructure.