‘Absolutely gutted we can’t see in the New Year with you’
Hideout Bar in Prestwich will not be able to stay open in time for this evening’s midnight celebrations(Image: Google)
A popular Greater Manchester bar has been forced to apologise to customers after announcing it will need to shut before midnight during this evening’s New Year’s Eve celebrations.
The Hideout, situated on Sherborne Street in Prestwich, first opened its doors in October last year and has become a popular bar and eatery since then. It regularly hosts live music and hosts popular events, like bingo nights, karaoke and DJ sets.
The venue had originally been due to stay open until 1.30am this evening (December 31) so that customers could ring in the start of the year in style. However, bosses have now had to update those who had been intending to visit by saying they will need to close at 11pm instead.
Apologising for the ‘inconvenience caused’, the venue said that it had been met with a licensing issue that means they cannot stay open any later. The staff said they had been ‘pushing every option’ to make a later closing possible, but it has not proven to be successful.
Despite trying ‘every option’, the owners of the bar said they cannot ring in the New Year(Image: Hideout Bar and Eatery)
Posting on social media, The Hideout wrote: “Due to a licensing issue, we can’t stay open past 23:00. We’ve pushed every option, but it’s just not possible. We’re open all day and Mike Tracey will still be bringing the vibes from 19:00–23:00. We’re really sorry for the inconvenience – absolutely gutted we can’t see in the New Year with you.”
Hideaway’s New Year’s Eve event had been originally planned as an ‘unforgettable night of music’, with free entry and ‘non-stop tunes’. The venue is run by siblings Steven, Joanne and Michelle Monks, who were also behind the Hideaway Coffee Bar on Bury New Road for ‘four brilliant years of trading’ until it closed back in June last year.
Set in the former Hob Nobs night spot, popular in the 90s, the bar is located above the Chin Chin wine bar, which was formerly the popular Dokes pizzeria. At the time of announcing the plans for the bar, Steven said the venue would serve brunch and small bites, and would be open for most of the week.
The bar and eatery opened its doors last year from the same family behind the former Hideaway Coffee Shop
He also said that he felt that things were ‘positive for hospitality businesses’ in Prestwich’. As well as hosting a range of Christmas specials, like festive hanging kebabs, burgers and cocktails, the venue has also in recent months held a range of special events, including a Halloween quiz and a Prestwich Pride takeover. They also regularly have Kids Eat Free specials throughout the year.
For those who are still on the hunt for a last-minute New Year’s bash to attend this evening, we have rounded up a list of some of the best events taking place in the city – including a masquerade ball, a throwback to the 2000s, and even a High Times gala in the form of a ‘1920s soiree’. There will also be a free firework and light spectacular taking place in St Peter’s Square and Albert Square, offering one of the last chances to enjoy the recent Manchester Christmas Markets before they close at the weekend.