Northern Quarter bar closes after coronavirus restrictions allow it to only serve seven customers
A Northern Quarter micropub is closing its doors until coronavirus restrictions are lifted, describing them as 'the nail in the coffin of reality'.The Ancoats Lad landlord Phil Bell said social distancing restrictions would only allow seven or eight customers inside the premises at a time - down from its usual capacity of around 25 to 35 people.He has posted a list of the 'demanding' coronavirus health and safety measures bars must now follow - including the now legal requirement to take guests' contact details for track and trace purposes - outside the building with a letter to customers explaining the closure."Using the template and the regulations we will be allowed 7 / 8 persons in our bar," it reads."Plus we have to social distance