A bar which has been closed since pre-pandemic has gone back on the market after its sale fell through. ibar in Accrington closed for renovation work in 2020 but never reopened after various lockdown measures which caused huge difficulties in the hospitality industry.
The Birmingham firm which owns the leasehold of the club, Hawthorn, explained last year that it did not plan to reopen the venue, but instead was intending to invest in the adjoining Warner Arms pub for which it is also responsible. The sale process had been progressing but estate agent Fleurets has relisted the property "due to abortive negotiations".
The town centre club, on Warner Street, is part of a two-storey property which has an open plan ground floor in excess of 1,100 sq ft. The first floor is used for storage but currently lies in a "semi-derelict" state and is described as having potential for redevelopment. The building is Grade II listed and Fleurets suggest developers looking for an alternative use would best consider retail or commercial use.