A popular Nottingham sports bar has temporarily closed until April as it undergoes a refurbishment. Riley's Sports Bar, in St James' Street, is known for its array of snooker and pool tables.
The team at the bar previously submitted an application to the city council for an extension of the bar into the former cafe area to the front of the site. They are also hoping to extend the bar serving area and move the accessible toilets.
The bar is also planning a full internal refurbishment along with improved outside spaces. Riley's Facebook page confirmed its 12-week closure back on January 16, and recently added an update informing customers of the intention to reopen in "mid to late April".
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Pictures from outside of the bar show the entire entrance bordered up. The venue currently has five snooker tables, 11 English pool tables and 13 American pool tables. There are also big screens to watch sports and a darts zone.
The Riley's team promised a "new and improved club in the near future". A Facebook post read: “WE ARE CLOSED. The day has finally arrived, after long last Riley’s Nottingham is now closed for our refurbishment.
"Thank you all that have came in over the past few months, your patience has been appreciated by all of our staff! We are closed for a minimum of 12 weeks, but do look out for future updates on our website and the Facebook page!
"We look forward to welcoming you back into the new and improved club in the near future. All the best, The team at Riley’s Nottingham."
The future of the establishment was left uncertain after the chain went into administration in July 2020. Forty staff across many of the locations were made redundant following the announcement. There are a number of other Riley's Sports Bars across the UK including venues in Solihull, Swansea and Chester.
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