13th Note bar set to close following staff strikes

The owner of 13th Note has announced it will be closing down permanently after 21 years of operation.

The popular Glasgow music venue recently saw the first bar workers' strike in the UK for 20 years, as staff demanded better working conditions.

In a statement, owner Jacqueline Fennessy highlights Covid and inflation as some of the reasons for closure, as well as pointing the finger at the walk outs.

She said: “The challenges of running an independent hospitality venue in today’s climate of inflationary pressures and post-lockdown challenges have been well documented.

“However, it has been the involvement of Unite Hospitality that has caused a drastic reduction in revenue that has forced our closure and the loss of all jobs at the 13th Note.”

Unite Hospitality responded in a Tweet, saying workers have been informed they will receive a week’s wages following the shut down.

Ms Fennessy said it was with “deep sadness” that the venue is set to close.

She added: “I’m devastated with the closure of a business I’ve cherished and loved along with the hundreds of loyal customers who frequented the Note.

Continuing, she said: “I would like to thank everyone who has played a role in creating what was a vibrant Glasgow institution. It has been an honour to have been a part of your lives.

“To my team, I tried my very best to resolve all the issues we (and other hospitality businesses) face. Thank you all sincerely for all your work and efforts over the years.”

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