Mancunians have been left 'gutted' following the shock closure of The Font bar, saying it marks 'the end of an era' for the city.
The popular venue, on New Wakefield Street, will close its doors for a final time on Saturday night (January 7) after an impressive 22 years serving its famously cheap and colourful cocktails, from Unicorn Juice to Jelly Tot Sours, complete with candy on top.
Owners said the difficulties from Covid and the ever rising cost of living crisis had taken an 'insurmountable toll' on the business in a sudden heartfelt statement on Friday (December 6).
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Beneath the post, which amassed hundreds of likes and comments, many took the time to comment on their thoughts on its shock closure. The bar has remained a particular hit with students - known best for selling cocktails for as little as £3.
The Manchester Evening News readers also told of their thoughts on social media, remembering the bar for its affordable drinks and good atmosphere that stood the test of time.
Mark Williams posted: "The end of an era. Absolutely gutted" as Alexander Ben wrote: "Oh no. Font was the place to go for drinks. Many good memories here 2010+"
James Aslett said: "what a place. RIP £2 cocktails used to blow my mind" and Samuel Whitehouse added: "Gutted, had many good memories here, cocktails were great and quirky atmosphere!"
Lauren Gibson said: "This is such a shame. Had so many good nights here", as Emma Maracas posted: "Fond memories, I worked over the road and we would be in here every lunch time, even when I was a nipper we would be in here having our pre- drinks. I had my 18th birthday party downstairs. It’s been a blast Font!"
Olivia Devine posted: "Very fond memories of numerous birthdays spent here! I had my 21st at Font and enjoyed working through the £2 cocktail menu on more nights than I could count, or remember. Always a brilliant place to drink."
As Hayley Candy Fletcher wrote: "Amazing nights had in font with friends and family over the years! Gutted to hear it's closing."
The firm previously owned a bar on Wilmslow Road in Fallowfield, which closed back in 2018. Their other venue, on Manchester Road in Chorlton, has confirmed it is remaining open.
In a statement on Facebook on Friday evening (January 6), The Font wrote: "Farewell Font Manchester. With sorrowful hearts we regret to announce The Font Manchester is closing for business. Unfortunately the impact of COVID, followed by the cost of living crisis has taken an insurmountable toll and while this is tough news for sure, we feel comforted by the memories of the last 22 years and the countless awesome times we’ve had here!"
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