Revolution bar in Ipswich through the years after closure

Look back at Revolution in Ipswich <i>(Image: Lucy Taylor)</i>
Look back at Revolution in Ipswich (Image: Lucy Taylor)
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Take a look back at an Ipswich bar through the years after the business closed with immediate effect.

Across the country, 21 Revolution venues have closed after The Revel Collective, who own Revolution, appointed administrators.

The Ipswich Revolution bar in Old Cattle Market closed on Tuesday.

Charlotte Hawley and Sarah Healey take a cocktail Master Class with Liam Brown in 2011 (Image: Lucy Taylor)

Charlotte Hawley and Sarah Healey take a cocktail Master Class with Liam Brown 2011 (Image: Lucy Taylor)

Claire Dowd, Richard Lynch and Kim Long 2011 (Image: Lucy Taylor)

Revolution opens its doors 2011 (Image: Lucy Taylor)

Revolution opens its doors 2011 (Image: Lucy Taylor)

Revolution opens its doors 2011 (Image: Lucy Taylor)

Revolution when it opened in 2011 (Image: Lucy Taylor)

Revolution in 2011 (Image: Lucy Taylor)

Revolution September 2011 (Image: Lucy Taylor)

Revolution September 2011 (Image: Lucy Taylor)

Revolution, April 2013 (Image: Lucy Taylor)

Revolution, June 2018 (Image: Google Maps)

Revolution, September 2016 (Image: Google Maps)

Revolution, September 2015 (Image: Google Maps)

Revolution, 2026 (Image: Newsquest)

These closures include 14 Revolution bars and the loss of 591 jobs.

FTI Consulting has been brought in as administrators for the pub and bar operator, which said it has struggled against rising costs and weaker consumer spending, particularly among its younger clientele.

The company confirmed deals which will secure the future of 41 sites and 1,582 jobs.

The Revolution and Revolucion de Cuba brands and assets have been bought by Neos Hospitality Group, which runs the Barbara’s Bier Haus and Bonnie Rogues brands.

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