Last call for alcohol

Westport Bar due to shut with ‘closing down sale’

THERE could be last orders at a city centre pub, after its current management revealed they would pour t h e i r f i n a l pi nt s this weekend.

Punters at the Westport Bar on North Lindsay Street will raise a toast to the bar, scheduled to close on either Friday or Saturday.

Current occupants Local Pubs Limited decided not to renew its lease, after serving the clientele there for nine years.

Staff at the premises were notified of the decision on the bar’s long-term future last month, with many already securing other employment.

A post on the pub’s social media page stated the establishment was having a “closing down sale” to get rid of the excess stock.

The news was met with sadness by the pub’s loyal customers, who responded underneath the post.

One local said the Westport Bar had the potential to be

“successful” venture given the surrounding nightlife in the area.

He said: “I think the venue looks a little tired but it has the potential to be a great premises given its proximity to other night-time premises.

“I read recently the Mercantile is set to reopen so hopefully someone can come in and make a go of the Westport Bar.”

The current leaseholder said Graham and Sibbald will be dealing with the sale or lease.

It is not thought anyone has expressed an interest in the venue as yet.

No “for lease” hoardings were outside the Westport Bar yesterday, nor was the premises available to view on the firm’s website.

Graham and Sibbald was approached for comment but has yet to respond.

One punter said that the bar has the potential to be a “great” venue