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Dec 2022
Last Updated: 09/12/2022
Harrogate nightclub Viper Rooms closes suddenly
Harrogate's only nightclub the Viper Rooms has announced its sudden closure tonight.
The Viper Room's owner, Paul Kinsey, said the landlord had taken possession of the venue after they failed to negotiate a new lease.
Around 30 staff work at the venue and have lost their jobs, while all Christmas parties booked will be unable to go ahead.
The following announcement was posted on social media this evening:
"It is with great sadness that I have to announce the immediate closure of the Viper Rooms after 15 years.
"Having tried for nearly 3 years to negotiate a new lease with our landlord in good faith and after spending £350,000 refurbishing the club in 2019 they have taken possession of the site.
"We would like to thank all of our loyal team members and entertainers who have entertained the town since 2007."
The post went onto say that Mr Kinsey would release a "new venue announcement soon".
This is a breaking news story.
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