A Nottingham bar is closing two days a week during January to manage its energy usage. Revolution in Hockley is one of a number within the national chain that closed on Monday and Tuesday this week and will be again on January 23 and 24.
While the measure affects the bar in Broad Street, it's business as usual at The Cornerhouse's Revolution in Forman Street, opening seven days a week. Revolucion de Cuba, in Market Street, will also be open as normal.
A spokesperson said: "Revolution will be closing a limited number of bars on Mondays and Tuesdays, during January. This decision will enable our teams to recover after the busy Christmas period, with the added bonus of minimising energy usage."
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Revolution currently has 50% off food, Sunday to Friday in January, doubling bar tabs up to £100 for bookings and is offering two for £5 on cans of White Claw, an alcoholic seltzer water, during happy hour. Rob Pitcher, CEO of Revolution Bars Group, said: "Given the current economic environment, the coming months are going to be challenging and uncertain, not only for us, but for many businesses. We are not immune to this."
The group said it had been optimistic about Christmas, the first since 2019 without the shadow of Covid, with a company record for pre-booked parties. "However, the continued train strikes had a material impact on whether guests attended their office Christmas parties, how long they stayed and whether they met up with friends on a separate occasion," added Mr Pitcher.
The group, which has been trading since 1996, runs nearly 70 venues across the UK.
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