Last weekend, my friends and I went for the very first time to that red bar in Stokes Croft. Pure Rock & Roll night. Surrounded by pin-ups and rockabilies, we danced until all our limited twist moves were over. It was a very good and warm atmosphere, and we had a lot of fun. However, I couldn't foresee what I was about to read in the news today...
After 11 years of being the city's most popular gig venues, The Croft (BS1 3RW) will be closing today, Sunday 12th May. The popular and crowded red bar in Stokes Croft will no longer be there. A very sad post in their website announces they have decided to sell the lease for "a variety of good reasons" although they were "very emotionally attached". The majority of gigs that were booked into happen after today will be moved to Exchange (BS2 0EJ), a new venue where they will be supporting the local, national and international music scene, and all tickets will remain valid.
The Lanes, who posted a message on Facebook announcing it, will be the new owner of "The Croft", which will now be called "Crofters Rights", due to open in the next three months. The new bosses say they will be looking at creating another diverse and vibrant venue at the former Stokes Croft gig venue, in the same way they have with The Lanes.
I believe this is a very sad moment for those emotionally attached with The Croft. However, when one door closes another one will open. Let's see what is behind this new one!
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