West End bar closes after customer ‘ broke guidelines’

A GLASGOW bar has closed its doors after a customer “broke guidelines” and visited the pub after testing positive for coronavirus.

Bag O’ Nails in the city’s West End confirmed they will remain closed after a member of the public entered their premises and had confirmed positive for the virus.

The Partick bar updated disappointed customers yesterday morning and said all customers and staff have been contacted by the NHS Scotland and advised to self- isolate.

“Unfortunately at this moment in time Bag O’Nails is going to have to remain shut,” they said in a Facebook post.

“We worked tirelessly post lockdown to put in measures and guidelines to protect our customers and staff and provide a safe environment for everyone to enjoy.

“However, a member of the public has entered our premises and has been confirmed positive for Covid- 19.

“They broke government guidelines for isolation and now ourselves and other bars in the area are suffering for it.”

They added: “This decision is purely based on the safety and well being of every member of staff that works here and all of you that come to enjoy our bar.”

Meanwhile, a Shawlands bar has closed for the weekend out of concern for the safety of customers and staff.

Phillies of Shawlands confirmed they are awaiting further guidance from NHS track and trace staff.

The venue on Pollokshaws Road announced the closure on social media.

A statement reads: “Unfortunately we’re going to be closed this evening and for the weekend. If you’ve been in since we reopened, you will have seen that the safety of our customers and staff has been paramount.

“Unfortunately, some things are out of control.

“We’re awaiting contact from Track + Trace and as soon as we know more, we’ll let you know.”