'End of an era': Sadness as popular restaurant and cocktail bar Aluna in Birmingham closes 'with immediate effect'

The cocktail bar published on Facebook on Thursday 8 January notifying its customers that it has closed down. The post read: “This isn’t a post we ever wanted to write, but Aluna at The Mailbox has closed with immediate effect.

“We’re incredibly proud of what we built and endlessly grateful to our team, our suppliers, and every single guest who came through our doors — whether it was for cocktails, celebrations, or just a good night out. If you had a booking with us, you have been contacted via email so please check your spam folder if you haven’t received it.

“Thank you for the memories, the energy, and the love you showed Aluna over the years”. Users have commented on the post sharing their sadness, with one saying they are “gutted” it is closing down.

Another commented: “End of an era”. A third said: “That’s such a shame, amazing cocktails! A great and well run independent bar during my time at Mailbox - A real loss to the city! You will be missed!”.

A fourth echoed: “That’s such a big loss for Birmingham! We were only there at New Year and as always the cocktails were fantastic! You will be greatly missed!”.

The cocktail bar was canalside located in the popular Mailbox area of Birmingham. The bar offered theatrical cocktails as well as bottomless brunches.