A venue in Darlington, popular on Friday and Saturday nights, is to close next month.

Mr Hutton’s Barbers & Bar is located on Blackwellgate and is a barber shop by day and cocktail bar by night.

Star of Big Brother back in 2005, Anthony Hutton decided to open the business in 2015 although many questioned the concept.

The business has been a big hit over the last eight years though, and the Darlington nightlife scene won’t be the same once it’s gone.

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It’s not the end for Mr Hutton’s though as the team is in the process of opening a new premises, with details to be announced soon.

Anthony Hutton posted about the news on Facebook and thanked customers over the years for their support.

The post read: “This Saturday - “The Last Dance”

“2015 I opened up business at 39 Blackwellgate - Mr Hutton’s Barbers&Bar a barber shop by day and a cocktail bar on the evening.

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“Some questioned the concept as it had never been done in Darlington but i was very passionate about the concept and didn’t stop until it happened, and without doubt it’s one of the best things I’ve done and most proud of.

“The time has come where our lease has come to the end and we have decided to not renew our lease, a very difficult decision but wanting my Saturday evenings back to spend  more time with family made it a lot easier to make.

“I’d just like to say a massive thank you to my wife @s.o.p.h.i.e____x for the support in this amazing journey, all of our lovely customers throughout the years, my amazing loyal staff and a special thank you to Ron Burgundy 

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“We go out with a bang with The Last Dance with our Dirty little Disco DJs @camharrop_ @charlie.kinnear @archie_campbell 

“This is not the end, the Mr Hutton brand in barbering, education and all things cocktails will continue. A new location is underway for the barber shop and academy details coming soon. 

“Thank you for the amazing memories

“Love and respect

“Mr Hutton.”