ALTERNATIVE nightclub Black Sheep Bar has closed.
The popular High Street venue was known for its alternative club nights and live music for older teenagers and 20-somethings.
Paul Bossick had managed the club with his dad Howard since 1997.
In recent years the club had survived the tough financial climate which had seen a number of other town centre venues close.
It won the best late night venue title at the council's Best Bar None awards in 2010.
In March 2012, the Bossicks opened a second nightclub - Bad Apple - aimed at older clientele.
Stephanie Darkes, who has done PR for the club, is among those to have reacted with disappointment at news of its closure.
She tweeted: "Really sad to hear of the closure of the @blacksheepbaruk I learnt a lot there, met amazing friends & had some great times.
"It will always have a special place in my heart. It is a sad day for Croydon."
Thornton Heath dubstep and grime DJ Plastician tweeted: "Wow. Really gutted to hear Black Sheep in Croydon is closed. The only venue that's really survived since I started going out myself.
"I've sat in on council meetings before about what needs to be done for Croydon's nightlife. Waste of time.
"As far as music venues / bars in Croydon - this is the nail in the coffin! To think this town created a global movement...Sad times."
Labour councillor Carole Bonner said: "Really sad that another venue for live music has closed.
"Just adds to the cultural desert that Croydon has become."Twitter reacts to closureTweets about "Black Sheep Bar"
