Revolution Bars energy costs woe

REVOLUTION Bars will continue shutting some venues on Mondays and tuesdays into next month to save on energy costs after train strikes dashed its hopes for a lucrative Christmas.

the owner of the revolution and revolucion de Cuba chains said strikes dampened sales over the festive period, despite punters’ excitement for the first Christmas without Covid measures in three years. although the business saw high demand with Christmas party bookings, sales came in at 9pc below pre-pandemic levels. strikes hit workers hoping to attend office Christmas parties or social gatherings and how long they stayed out on nights out, revolution boss rob Pitcher said.

after a disappointing Christmas, revolution said a number of revolution and revolucion de Cuba sites will be shut on Mondays and tuesdays in January and early February to slash energy bills.

Bosses admitted annual earnings would be lower than expected – forecast to sit at the lower end of between £6.7m to £10.5m. shares in revolution plunged 27pc.