The Lexington is closing "indefinitely" following coronavirus outbreak

19 March 2020, 13:35 | Written by Cerys Kenneally

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The Lexington in London has announced that they're closing "indefinitely" to keep staff and customers safe during coronavirus pandemic.

The music venue, pub, and eatery hosts Best Fit's annual Five Day Forecast new music showcase, and our monthly Pop Never Dies clubnight.

On Facebook today (19 March), The Lexington announced that they've "been following the developments of the global pandemic extremely closely over the past few weeks and our position has always been to do what we think is safest for all of our staff and customers."

In light of the coronavirus outbreak, The Lexington have revealed that they'll "remain closed indefinitely."

The statement adds, "We will continue to monitor the situation closely, will endeavor to reschedule as many gigs as possible and when the time comes to reopen we will be looking forward to welcoming everyone back for a well earned drink and a dance. For those who have gig tickets through March and April, refunds can be obtained from point of purchase. In the meantime, stay strong, stay healthy and stay happy. Our thoughts are with everyone and we will miss you all immensely."

On Tuesday (17 March), Music Venue Trust published an open letter to Boris Johnson asking him to legally close venues to avoid the permanent closure of grassroots music venues across the country.