Popular Newcastle social spot Point Blank announces closure 'out of the blue'
Point Blank, a shooting bar in Newcastle, has announced its liquidation.
The announcement came in a message to people with a booking history at the site.
Coming ‘out of the blue’ according to the site on Newgate Street, the action comes due to the future of other bars across the country.
The full statement from the site reads: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Point Blank Newcastle has entered liquidation, and all existing bookings at our venue are unfortunately cancelled with immediate effect.
“This situation arose entirely out of the blue and was beyond our control. Following our Manchester landlord entering administration, we lost our lease, which created a severe knock-on effect for the rest of the business and left us with no alternative.
“If you currently have a booking with us, we understand how disappointing and frustrating this news will be.
“We are working with the relevant parties to gain clarity on next steps and will provide further updates as soon as we are able to do so.
“We kindly ask for your patience over the coming weeks while this process unfolds.For any immediate financial queries, please contact your bank or card provider directly.
“Unfortunately, we are unable to discuss individual cases over the phone at this stage, as this is all the confirmed information we currently have.
“We want to sincerely thank you for your support over the years.
“Your loyalty has meant everything to us, and we truly hope to welcome you back to Point Blank Newcastle in the future.”
The site opened in the summer of 2020.
Customers with bookings at the Manchester site received emails confirming the cancellations of bookings late last week.