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Inverness city centre bar and restaurant to temporarily close in face of new coronavirus restrictions


By Gregor White

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Number 27 owners say opening without being able to sell alcohol is not viable for them.
Number 27 owners say opening without being able to sell alcohol is not viable for them.

Number 27 bar and restaurant in Inverness will close for 16 days following the announcement on new coronavirus restrictions.

Number 27 in the city centre's Castle Street is to close at 6pm on Friday for 16 days because, it says, it won't be viable without being able to sell alcohol.

Licensed premises in Scotland are being barred from selling alcohol indoors until October 25 from Friday although they can continue selling food and non-alcoholic drinks indoors until 6pm and are able to sell alcohol outside up until 10pm.

Number 27 said online: “It is with a heavy heart but as a result of the announcement by Nicola Sturgeon we have decided to close Number 27 from 6pm on Friday until we can open again 16 days later when restrictions are lifted.

“Unfortunately, our business is just not viable between the hours of 6am and 6pm without alcohol sales.

“We would like to thank all our customers for supporting us during these difficult times but especially to all the staff at number 27 who managed to remain upbeat and positive despite such trying conditions.

“We plan to open bigger and better than ever before in time for Hallowe’en celebrations.”

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