‘No, no, no', cry gutted fans as popular Glasgow cocktail bar to shut
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PUNTERS have been left gutted after a popular Glasgow cocktail bar announced its sudden closure.
Much-loved bar Eighty Six (86), located in the west end of the city, first opened in October 2022.
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Eighty Six, in Glasgow, has officially closed its doors
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Locals have called it the 'best bar in Glasgow' (stock)
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But bosses have now revealed that they called last orders for the final time after serving punters for just over two and a half years.
The venue, situated on Dumbarton Road in Partick, was inspired by the Spanish island of Majorca.
Founders Fergus McCoss and Ness Achilles previously revealed that they were inspired by a trip to Palma, where coffee shops turn into cocktail bars in the evening.
So they decided to create the concept bar with a relaxed after-hours atmosphere in Glasgow.
And it was loved so much by visitors that it was dubbed the "best cocktail bar in Glasgow".
The bar was the result of a collaboration between the team behind Hinba Coffee Roasters and restaurant Eighty Eight, which is located next door.
It's the end of an era for Eighty Six! We would like to thank all of our customers for the great times and support over the years.
Staff at Eighty Six
And it was famous for its exclusive £5 Margs offer every Wednesday as well as its delicious drinks menu.
But owners have now revealed that it has officially closed its doors.
The reason for the closure is currently unclear, but bosses have called it the "end of an era" for the whole team.
They shared the news with followers on social media with a post on Eight Six's Instagram page.
Popular Glasgow bar closes suddenly and '40 jobs lost' leaving staff devastated
In the emotional post, they thanked all of their visitors for the support and "great times".
They also stressed that the restaurant is still open and urged customers to pop in.
It read: "It's the end of an era for Eighty Six!
"We would like to thank all of our customers for the great times and support over the years.
"We've closed our doors at 86, but you can still visit our sister venue Eighty Eight next door for delicious small plates, homemade pasta, wine and more!
"Love the 86 team".
Loyal customers have flocked to the comments of the post, with many saying they have been left "gutted" by the news.
One person said: "No, no, no, no, no. Why? Best cocktail bar in Glasgow. You'll be missed!"
Another added: "What! My fav bar!"
Someone else wrote: "Gutted! Loved the cocktails and service here".
And a fourth chimed in: "Nooooooooo!"
A fifth shared a string of broken heart emojis as they reacted to the news.
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Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PUNTERS have been left gutted after a popular Glasgow cocktail bar announced its sudden closure. Much-loved bar Eighty Six (86), located in the west end of the city, first opened in October 2022. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Eighty Six, in Glasgow, has officially closed its doors Credit: GOOGLE MAPS 2 Locals have called it the 'best bar in Glasgow' (stock) Credit: Getty But bosses have now revealed that they called last orders for the final time after serving punters for just over two and a half years. The venue, situated on Dumbarton Road in Partick, was inspired by the Spanish island of Majorca. Founders Fergus McCoss and Ness Achilles previously revealed that they were inspired by a trip to Palma, where coffee shops turn into cocktail bars in the evening. So they decided to create the concept bar with a relaxed after-hours atmosphere in Glasgow. And it was loved so much by visitors that it was dubbed the "best cocktail bar in Glasgow". The bar was the result of a collaboration between the team behind Hinba Coffee Roasters and restaurant Eighty Eight, which is located next door. It's the end of an era for Eighty Six! We would like to thank all of our customers for the great times and support over the years. Staff at Eighty Six And it was famous for its exclusive £5 Margs offer every Wednesday as well as its delicious drinks menu. But owners have now revealed that it has officially closed its doors. The reason for the closure is currently unclear, but bosses have called it the "end of an era" for the whole team. They shared the news with followers on social media with a post on Eight Six's Instagram page. Popular Glasgow bar closes suddenly and '40 jobs lost' leaving staff devastated In the emotional post, they thanked all of their visitors for the support and "great times". They also stressed that the restaurant is still open and urged customers to pop in. It read: "It's the end of an era for Eighty Six! "We would like to thank all of our customers for the great times and support over the years. "We've closed our doors at 86, but you can still visit our sister venue Eighty Eight next door for delicious small plates, homemade pasta, wine and more! "Love the 86 team". Loyal customers have flocked to the comments of the post, with many saying they have been left "gutted" by the news. One person said: "No, no, no, no, no. Why? Best cocktail bar in Glasgow. You'll be missed!" Another added: "What! My fav bar!" Someone else wrote: "Gutted! Loved the cocktails and service here". And a fourth chimed in: "Nooooooooo!" A fifth shared a string of broken heart emojis as they reacted to the news.
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