British bar chain shuts all its locations with ‘immediate effect’ after going bust in ‘devastating momen...
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Popular UK Bar Chain Shuts All Locations ImmediatelyAfter seven years, the chain closed following its Manchester landlord's administration and lease loss.
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- Point Blank, the UK’s first simulated shooting range bar, ceased operations at all its sites without delay.
- The venues were located in Newcastle, Leeds, and Manchester, with the latter opening in 2020 in a former basement bar space.
- The closure was triggered by the Manchester landlord entering administration, resulting in a lost lease that impacted the entire business.
- The chain combined interactive shooting experiences with live sports screenings and served a menu of cocktails and Americana-style food.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Point Blank Shooting has entered liquidation. This situation was completely unforeseen and beyond our control.— The owners of Point Blank Shooting comment on the closure of the bar.
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