Bosses of a high street cocktail bar have made the decision to close the business less than a year after opening.

Bar 7 was unveiled in Margate town centre just in December last year however, the business, which features a bistro, bar and hire space, will cease trading next week.

The decision was announced by the company's owner Wendy Knight, who ran the site with her son Karl, husband Douglas and daughter Shelby.

The family says health concerns are behind the shop's closure.

A statement said: "We wanted to let everyone know as from the end of next week we will be closing our doors.

"We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who ever helped us get on our feet and get started - without you all it couldn’t have happened.

"We also want to thank everyone that has ever had an event with us or attended one of ours. We have worked with some amazing people this past year and we thank you.

"We as a family need to focus on our health. This is not goodbye, but more see you later."

The family say the venue's future will now be in the hands of its future owners, who are expected to make an announcement in due course.

Meanwhile, customers who have booked parties with are being told to message the venue to receive refunds.

Bar 7 had replaced the former Silvers business which closed having opened in August 2020.