Liverpool city centre bar Hannah's suddenly closes doors for good
Fans of the bar have shared their memories and called it a 'Liverpool institution'
A Liverpool city centre bar has announced its permanent closure.
Hannah’s Bar on Leece Street has a long history in Liverpool and has been a popular spot for students for many years.
The bar is known for its cosy atmosphere, comfy chairs and cheap drinks - as well as its stunning views of the Liverpool skyline from its top floor terrace.
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However, its team has taken to its Facebook account this week to confirm that it has closed with immediate effect, for good.
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Sharing the news, they wrote: “Hannah’s bar is now closed permanently”.
The sudden closure has shocked many, with hundreds of people taking to the comments section beneath the post to share their sadness - and even some memories.
Beneath the post, one person said: “The best memories were made at Hannah’s!!! Worked with some of the most amazing people I’ve ever met here so sad to see it close its doors”.
Another said: “Oh no that’s so sad! Had some amazing memories in Hannah’s over the years , a Liverpool institution x” and a third added: “Oh no! That is very sad. Had some of the best nights out in there. X”.
A fourth fan wrote: “Some great memories with great people working in Hannah's back in my uni days, such an iconic bar that will be sorely missed in Liverpool!”
Among the comments, the previous owner of Hannah’s Bar, who operated it until 2018, shared her sadness at the news.
She said the bar was “iconic” and that she had “the best of times” with the staff and customers. She added that it was “sad to see Hannah's go” when she and her husband sold it several years ago, but that it is “even sadder now”.
What are your favourite memories of Hannah's Bar? Let us know in the comments below.
She wrote: “Hi everyone, I’m Kelly Conteh . My husband Gerry Conteh and I owned Hannah’s from 1996 until 2018. So to all of our old Hannah's customers and all of the new Hannah's customers thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your support , for all of those years. It’s been incredible.
“Hannah's started off as a very small pub , with a dodgy history and great live bands. People supported us from day one !!!!! And with that love and support we grow and grow. Some people didn’t like the change as we grow others loved it.
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“Always, we had the best bar staff, managers, door staff, DJS , cooks, cleaners , cellar man, CUSTOMERS without the support of all of the above we couldn’t of made HANNAH'S such an iconic bar…..
“To all of the staff that I have worked with decorating the bar, putting up Halloween and Christmas decorations ……even washing the dishes to all of the loyal customers ….
“I had the best of times with you ALL and you ALL have a special place in my heart , you know who you are ….It’s was sad to see Hannah's go when we sold it……It’s even sadder now….
“Unfortunately in these strangest of times it’s not unusual. Once again , thank you x
“PS I have loved reading your comments and sharing you happy memories.”
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