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One of Melbourne's edgiest cocktail bars has been forced to close due to business lost during lockdowns devastating its owner and many loyal fans.
Madame Brussels, a bar above 59 Bourke Street in the Melbourne famous for a 'naughty, edgy vibe' since opening in 2006, will close on July 25 due to patronage declining 80 per cent.
Melbourne has endured four lockdowns in the past 12 months, costing the city's businesses billions of dollars.
Madame Brussels, a bar above 59 Bourke Street in the Melbourne famous for a 'naughty, edgy vibe' since opening in 2006, will close on July 25 due to patronage declining 80 per cent
Madame Brussels, an iconic Melbourne rooftop bar up a laneway off Bourke Street is set to close due to lost business during the city's four lockdowns, devastating loyal fans and its owners
July 25 is the closing date for Madame Brussels, above 59 Bourke Street in Melbourne. The bar told patrons by saying 'Darlings, it's with heavy heart to bring you our news'
Co-owner Paula Scholes, aka Miss Pearls, said she felt 'teary' talking about the decision to close, goodfood.com.au reported.
'This has been an iconic space, a jewel, a
