Drinkers around England won't be able to prop up the bars at their regular haunts after Boris Johnson announced a nationwide lockdown.
Despite the Prime Minster's plea for people not to enjoy "one last pint" on Friday night, a few establishments reported an influx of customers before last orders.
For others, a quiet week continued as it had started, and their final night of trading was marked by empty seats.
“I think the measures the Chancellor announced this evening are going to greatly help business and give us confidence we can support our workforce.” Lawrence Barton
The Loft, near the city's Hippodrome theatre, was empty on Friday evening.
Owner Lawrence Barton said the chancellor's announcement had "actually brought a sense of conclusion and relief".
"I think the measures the Chancellor announced this evening are going to greatly help business and give us confidence we can support our workforce.
"We've been very concerned, the hospitality sector has been decimated, at least now it will give business owners the confidence to take the measure they need to secure as many jobs as possible."
