The Grange Bar in Darlington announce closure of venue

Revealing the shock news on Thursday (August 1), the owners of The Grange, on Wellington Court Mews, off Grange Road, said "lots of memories" had been made at the bar and club, but they were stepping down from running it. 

The Grange bar in Darlington (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)

Noted as a place for local nightlife in Darlington, the place was famed for its outside bar, three-floor nightclub and bar, while also running a range of events from cocktail classes to Christmas wreath making.

Alongside the bar and club, The Grange served up cocktails, charcuterie boards, milkshakes, and food to order online.

In the online statement, owners Summersall and David Storer noted that, due to retirement and another business partner wanting to close the bar, The Grange wouldn't be re-opening its doors.

The statement used to announce the closure reads: "Just to tell you all, as you know David retired from the bar and the other partner has decided to close the bar for good.

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"Fifteen years of hard graft and a lot of money invested on our part. It’s a sad day.

Lots of memories and good friends made along the way, but will see you all downtown as usual.

"We just need a new last bar for a few drinks and putting the world to rights. We're going to miss this place so much - happy times."