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Which bars and clubs across the UK are closing down and why?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Since the COVID-19 lockdown, in March 2020, the entertainment industry has taken a massive hit. According to CGA<\/a>, the recent closures of pubs, bars, and clubs correlate to the fall of the night time economy. This can mainly be dated back to when COVID restrictions were implemented because this sector was most heavily impacted, due to its social nature. For the majority of entertainment venues that managed to survive such a difficult time, they now seem to be struck by the cost of living crisis and are struggling to remain in business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Yorkshire Evening Post<\/a> reported on the popular underground Leeds nightclub ‘Wire’ announcing its unfortunate closure effective in June, due to the cost of living crisis. At the heart of the city centre, this is one of many venues that will be missed in Leeds. However, the list goes on as clubs Atik and Pryzm across the country have now shut down. According to The BBC<\/a>, the blame is being redirected onto students, as they feel less inclined to go out into town. However, therefore failing to adequately acknowledge that a combination of a post COVID-19 society mixed with an increase in the cost of living will inevitably leave students with no choice but to miss out on usual forms of entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/emily-coggins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23008\/2024\/05\/30-decline-1024x576.png\")
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