Brick Lane Cork to close after 11 years in Cork city centre
brick lane cork will shut its doors for the last time on Wednesday, ending an almost 11-year run on South Main Street in Cork city centre. The over-23s bar said the decision follows rising running costs and a cost of living squeeze that has made the business no longer workable. Management said the closure comes “with a heavy heart” after a long stretch of trading that survived the pandemic.
Last service set for Wednesday
The closure date is set for Wednesday, April 8, with the venue open every day until then so customers can stop in and say goodbye. Brick Lane Cork first opened in the summer of 2015 and built a reputation for food, drink and cocktails in a quirky setting. It also became known as a place to watch live sport and join lively quiz nights.
shared this morning, management said the “sums don’t stack up” anymore. The message framed the shutdown as a reluctant decision after years of trading in the heart of the city centre, where the bar had remained a familiar nightlife stop for many locals.
Management thanks customers as closure approaches
In its farewell message, the team said: “It’s with a heavy heart that we have to tell you we are closing our doors after service on Wednesday, the 8th of April. We will have 1 last quiz night. ” The statement added: “It’s been an amazing almost 11 years trading. Some very hard times, but also some very good times. ”
It continued: “We have made friends and memories that will forever live on. ” The post also thanked hundreds of staff members, thousands of customers, suppliers, bands, musicians, DJs and the quizmaster for their support and talent over the years. Brick Lane Cork said the venue would remain open through Wednesday so regulars could call in one last time.
Brick Lane Cork and the reaction online
Customers reacted with shock and disappointment, filling the comment section with memories and farewell messages. One customer wrote: “Oh the memories…. Sad to hear this but best of luck going forward. ” Another said: “That’s heartbreaking. Brick was our go to for Cocktails and giggles. ” A third added: “Sorry to hear this! Always a great bar with exceptional food! Ye will be missed. ”
The response shows how deeply Brick Lane Cork was tied to the city centre nightlife scene, especially for people who saw it as a reliable spot for drinks, events and late-night gatherings. Its closing also reflects the pressure facing hospitality businesses as higher costs continue to hit day-to-day trading.
What happens next
The final quiz night is expected to be one of the bar’s last events before the shutdown on Wednesday. For now, the focus is on the final days of trading and the goodbye customers have been urged to make in person.
As Cork city centre loses another familiar venue, Brick Lane Cork closes after an 11-year run that management says will be remembered for the people, the atmosphere and the memories that will live on.
