Famous music venue closes with immediate effect
The venue, which has hosted big name music acts in the past, including the Arctic Monkeys, the Stone Roses, and Nirvana’s first UK gig, announced that it would be moving upcoming gigs to other venues in the city.
'Thanks for the memories': Bristol Bierkeller announces it closing for good from todayhttps://t.co/8xs9hZEHmApic.twitter.com/ZZyIgTtKsa
— BBC West Live (@BBCBristol) February 7, 2018
Not part of plans
A Facebook post seen by The Morning Advertiser announcing the closure read: “It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the closure of the Bristol Bierkeller as of today.
“The owners of the building we are housed in have decided to re-develop the whole site, and sorry to say we are not part of their plans.
“We are in the process of moving most of our gigs to other Bristol venues with all original tickets valid, look out for announcements. Otherwise if you need to get a refund for any shows please go to the place of purchase.
“This is a very sad time for all of us at the Bierkeller, there have been some historic gigs over the years including the first UK show for Nirvana…Royal Blood, Biffy Clyro, Arctic Monkeys, Janes Addiction, Tool, PJ Harvey, Stone Roses, Cage the Elephant, Pixes, Ash, Fear Factory, Nile, Sleaford Mods. It goes on. Plus all the great theatre, comedy and club nights. But that’s it. All done.
“Thanks to everyone for all your support, the Bierkeller.
“Feel free to leave a comment with a great gig you saw at the Keller and we will produce a hall of fame poster for people to download.”
Gutted to hear the Bierkeller in Bristol has closed. My first date with my now wife Katy was there . She had dreadlocks and Doc Martens I had hair and was skinny . We moshed and got sloshed . RIP Bierkeller
— Simon Hulstone (@Hulstone) February 7, 2018
Bristol Bierkeller has closed. Another venue gone. Music/creativity in our cities is being dismantled by moneymen. The management statement; "The owners of the building we are housed in have decided to re-develop the whole site, and sorry to say we are not part of their plans..." pic.twitter.com/NE0wJNfS3y
— Dave Haslam (@Mr_Dave_Haslam) February 7, 2018
At the time of writing, the post had been shared more then 5,000 times and had received nearly 6,000 comments from former revellers expressing their sadness at the site’s sudden closure.
Bristol Bierkeller is the latest in a growing list of small music venues to close across the UK and follows sites such as Manchester’s Roadhouse and the Cockpit in Leeds.
