It has recently been announced that the , a popular home for Nottingham Forest fans on matchdays, is to close for good.
After 22 years on Trent Bridge, the owners of the sports bar, independent bar company Great Northern Group, revealed that the last pint will be pulled on New Year's Day.
The Reds take on Blackburn Rovers at the City Ground in their first match of 2020.
The bar will re-open next year with a brand new identity, with construction work set to transform the former Rushcliffe Civic Centre continues to create 121 luxury apartments and penthouses with panoramic riverside views.
Forest fans have been reacting to the news of the Southbank Bar’s closure, here is a selection of what they had to say.
Richard Whitbread: “Southbank gone....No more pre match drinkies.”
Adam Webster: “Losing the Southbank hurts more then losing 4-0.”
Robinofloxley2: “What a shame!.”
Mrmgr: “Great decision regards changing south bank to more of an eatery. Sports bars are very dated and don’t help with the matchday experience for families.”
In From the Trent: “Some pretty sad news this morning after a pretty horrendous weekend.”
LM: “Ridiculous decision. A very successful sports bar in a huge sporting area now catering for the people of one new luxury apartment block. It won’t last.”
Colly1: “What a shame!”
