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<\/p>\nBeloved Dublin city centre spot, The Music Cafe, has closed with immediate effect due to financial pressures, leaving customers ‘devastated’.<\/p>\n
The Music Cafe(Image: Google Maps)<\/p>\n
A popular cafe in the heart of Dublin city <\/a>has announced it’s immediate closure. The Music Cafe, located on Wellington Quay, was known for its welcoming atmosphere and music several times a week.<\/p>\n Its announcement today that is has closed stunned customers who frequently visited the Temple Bar <\/a>spot.<\/p>\n A post on Instagram said: “With great regret, we announce our immediate closure. The financial burden that has hit us in recent times has put too much stress on the business.<\/p>\n “We are looking at all options and hope to bring you something bigger and better in the future. But for now, it’s goodbye. Thanks all, the staff at TMCD.”<\/p>\n The Music Cafe opened its doors in 2012 in the Grattan House building that is under a preservation order due to its architectural and historical history, Dublin Live<\/a> reports. Many people shared their memories of the cafe and called for support to keep it open.<\/p>\n One person said: “We loved coming here when we were visiting Dublin. Please let us know if we can support you even though we are abroad”, with another adding: “Is there any way the community could support you during this time? I know that this place is such a landmark for so many locals!”<\/p>\n It also holds meaning for people who were creating a life in Dublin: “Omg I remember going there in my first year in Dublin trying to get my life together and feeling relaxed next to the Liffey and the vibes of the cafe I hope you make it somewhere else.”<\/p>\n Another shared their shock, saying: “Aw my goodness i would have dropped everything to come support on your last day, so sad to hear.”<\/p>\n Blas Cafe at Kings Inn took to Instagram stories to show support, saying: “Devastated to hear about our neighbours having to close. Always support your local and the independents in our city.”<\/p>\n