Well-used Bristol venue and bar announces temporary closure - here's where and why

A popular venue in Bristol has announced the temporary closure of much of its space.

Rough Trade’s live performance space and bar/cafe on Nelson Street in the city centre is now shut for renovations until mid-March.

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Rough Trade, on Nelson Street in Bristol city centre, is temporally closing part of its space | Google

Its record store in the same location is however remaining open.

In an Instagram post, Rough Trade said: “From Monday 12th January and over the next few weeks, we are making some exciting improvements to our venue and bar/cafe space at Rough Trade Bristol.

“Please be advised that these areas will be closed for the duration of this period while the renovations are carried out.

“We will be back in operation by mid-March, resuming our in-store events programme and bar service.

“The store will remain open as usual.

“We can't wait to share the all-improved space with you.”

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