Chante Hohip2 April 2024 | 4:33

End of an era: Fans react to iconic Kitcheners Bar closing down

The iconic bar in Johannesburg CBD announced it would be closing its doors for good.

End of an era: Fans react to iconic Kitcheners Bar closing down

Kitcheners Bar in Braamfontein is closing down. Photo: Facebook/Kitcheners

Mzansi is mourning the loss of yet another iconic spot.

News broke last week that Johannesburg spot Kitcheners Bar would be shutting down “due to economic circumstances”.

“The team behind Kitcheners will be moving on after 15 years of steering this ship through the choppy waters that is Joburg life.

“We are incredibly proud to have been at the forefront of the city culture for the last decade and a half… we’ve helped launch careers… made a huge positive impact on social norms… introduced wives to their husbands and most of all had a great time doing it.”

Kitcheners went out with bang, hosting a two-day farewell party this past weekend.

The lineup included “people who have been instrumental in building the space over the years." 

Upon hearing the news of the closure, music lovers immediately took to social media to share their experiences from over the years.