Shock as famous Sheffield jazz venue Trippets Lounge bar announces closure
A famous Sheffield bar is closing due to the “financial and mental” cost of running it.
Husband and wife team, Carl and Debbie Shaw have called time on Trippets Lounge Bar on Trippet Lane in Sheffield city centre.
They said escalating costs and unpredictable trade had played a part in a decision “a long time in the making.”
The upmarket bar opened in 2015 to provide Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire region with a dedicated live jazz venue, giving regular work to scores of musicians.
The location has refreshing the city for decades, in the 1990s it was Trippets Wine Bar.
A post online said: “After 11 years on Trippet Lane, we are announcing our closure, after service, on Saturday 18th April.
“We are deeply thankful for the people that have made our time at Trippets so incredibly special. To the amazing, talented musicians, generous customers and unbelievably loyal staff that have graced our venue: we cherish all of you. We hope the food, drink and music enjoyed here will live long in the memories of those who supported us over the years.
“Unfortunately, running a bar and restaurant that supports live music is becoming increasingly difficult; financially and mentally.
“Escalating costs and unpredictable trade playing their parts in a decision a long time in the making.
“We gave all of ourselves to the goal of building a special place in the heart of Sheffield, offering the highest quality food, drink, and hospitality. Hopefully we achieved that.
“In the lead up to our closure, we will be open on Thursday-Saturday evenings & Sunday brunch. Expect the usual convivial company!
“Please continue to support local, independent businesses whenever possible. For the gin and jazz we have enjoyed together, thank you.”
Trippets Lounge Bar website states Carl and Debbie Shaw were already well versed in running successful hospitality venues - they ran the Bull’s Head in Ashford-In-the-Water for 15 years.
Trippets was their first dedicated jazz venue and their first in the busy city centre cultural hub of Sheffield.
It adds: “They started small with live music just one night a week. Within months they were programming live music a minimum of four nights a week with performances from a huge array of domestic and international jazz talent.”
Responding on Facebook, David Payne said: “Sorry to hear about this, you have a wonderful unique venue, I too have enjoyed many happy times frequenting your place, both sat at the bar, dining and playing in several live bands. Thanks for special memories, never forgotten.”
Charlie Salt said: “Very sorry to hear this. Trippets was such a gem of a venue and you both worked so hard to make it all happen, had some great nights there. Thanks for everything and good luck to you both for the future.”