Shock closure of Nottingham city centre bar
A Nottingham city centre bar and cafe has suddenly closed leaving staff without a job.
Former music hall The Malt Cross has blamed “tough trading conditions” for the closure. The bar was run by Malt Cross Ltd, a subsidiary of the Malt Cross Trust Company and Charity.
A statment from the owners read: “We are very aware that our award-winning cafe bar, at the heart of our building, has a place in the affections of so many who use Nottingham’s city centre. We offer thanks for the dedication of all the staff, who, with our regular clientele, have made it a great place to meet, to be, and to enjoy the city’s nightlife. We do hope to host similar activities in the future and are actively exploring new possibilities.
“The Malt Cross Trust Company, a Christian charity, has responsibility for this beautiful old music hall and for community projects such as Street Pastors. These projects will continue as usual. Other tenants of the Trust: Handmade and Plates Records, also continue to trade in our building.”
The Malt Cross underwent a £1.4m refurbishment in 2014 after securing National Lottery funding. The Malt Cross Trust bought the venue on St James’ Street in 1996.
