The hopes and dreams of world champion boxer Carl Froch for a classy bar for all ages in Nottingham have come to an end with the closure of Alto. The roof-top bar, which launched with a swish celebrity party in 2018, didn't prove the knock-out success he was anticipating.
By the time it closed last week, the shine had gone off the glamorous white decor which visitors described as scruffy and grubby and the bar's reputation was left in tatters. One of the last reviews said: "Avoid at all costs. Can’t believe how run down this place has become - furniture broken with no cushions, floor filthy, table tops used as ashtray with burn marks and ladies toilets disgusting. Could be such a beautiful venue - get a grip owners! PS not worth the one star but couldn’t post the review without it!"
The bar, on the second floor of The Cornerhouse was put on the market three months ago, with Mr Froch, saying: "It's not the kind of establishment I want to be associated with and that's why I'm no longer a director of the place." The retired boxer, who runs a property company and works as a boxing pundit for Sky Sports, has sold his small stake and the bar has been taken over by new owners.
