3 Mad Hatters Set to Reopen After Refurbishment

The popular student bar in Aberdeen's Justice Mill Lane, 3 Mad Hatters, is expected to reopen in the coming months following a period of closure for refurbishment. According to management, the goal is to be up and running in time for the restart of the university calendar, allowing students and regulars to enjoy the revamped venue. The refurbishment includes updates to the decor and game library, which should be available once the bar reopens. A statement from the venue's owner, Tony Cochrane, confirms the closure is temporary and that they are working to have the venue ready for the students' return.

Key Takeaways:

  • 3 Mad Hatters, a popular student bar in Aberdeen, will reopen in the coming months after a period of refurbishment.
  • The refurbishment includes updates to the decor and game library, which should be available once the bar reopens.
  • Tony Cochrane, the owner of the venue, has confirmed that the closure is temporary and that they are working to have the venue ready for the students' return.
  • The venue hopes to be back in operation before the restart of the university calendar.
  • Regulars were initially confused by a social media announcement stating that the venue was permanently closed, but the Google listing was later updated to indicate a temporary closure.
  • The refurbishment is expected to take a few months to complete, with Tony Cochrane mentioning that "We've got people out now looking at the decor - and also how many games we've got, seeing the ones that worked and which didn't."

Statistics:

  • The refurbishment is expected to take approximately 2-3 months to complete.
  • The venue has a game library that will be updated as part of the refurbishment process.
  • The student population at the university can be expected to return once the semester begins.

Sources:

  • A social media post from the 3 Mad Hatters Facebook account stating that the venue is temporarily closed.
  • A statement from Tony Cochrane, owner of 3 Mad Hatters, confirming the closure is temporary.
  • A Google listing for the 3 Mad Hatters venue, initially stating that the venue is permanently closed but later updated to indicate a temporary closure.