Sadness as popular Oxfordshire nightclub announces closure

In a statement published on social media Zinc & Fever Banbury has said it will close its doors on Saturday, March 21, although its owners have listed the property as being under offer.

Stonegate Group, which owns the premises, say it is under offer with its ideal operator being an “experienced late-night operator or entrepreneurial hospitality professional with a flair for entertainment, events, and atmosphere”.

A spokesperson for Zinc and Fever said yesterday (Tuesday, March 17): “After many amazing years, the time has come for us to say goodbye.

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“ZINC & Fever Banbury will soon be closing its doors on the 21st of March.”

The nightclub has a 4.9 star rating based on almost 500 Google reviews and has been open since 2019.

They added: “We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey- our incredible staff, loyal regulars and everyone who came to celebrate, dance, laugh and make memories with us.

“From unforgettable nights out to special celebrations, you made this place what it was. The music, the energy and the community here in Banbury will always mean so much to us.

“We’re proud of all the memories we created together, and we’re grateful for every single person who walked through our doors.

“Thank you for the support over the years-Banbury, you’ve been amazing.”

Zinc and Fever Banbury is on the High Street (Image: Google Maps)

Reacting to the statement, members of the town’s community expressed their surprise and sadness at the news, and reminisced on social media about times spent in the venue.

A woman said: “We had good times in there with everyone.”

A man called it the “end of an era”, while another person predicted that someone else will take over the venue.

Indeed Stonegate has said that the nightclub is under offer, listing its forecast turnover per week as £17,924 and its guide rent as being £40,000 annually.

Stonegate’s regional manager said about the property: “Zinc & Fever are two exciting venues with huge potential to dominate Banbury’s nightlife scene.

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“They’re already well known locally as the go-to late-night spots, but there’s a fantastic opportunity here for an ambitious operator to really make them their own.

“The layout gives you great flexibility — you could run two completely different club concepts under one roof, each appealing to a different crowd.

“With VIP booths, spacious dance floors, and the option to expand trading hours, there’s plenty of scope to grow the offer and drive consistent weekend trade.”

They added: “For someone passionate about entertainment, events, and nightlife, this is a brilliant chance to take on a flagship site and make a real mark.”