Bars close as huge pipe burst in Manchester hits water supplies across the city centre

A number of bars have closed in Manchester city centre following a burst water main. Engineers from United Utilities are attempting to fix the leak under Portland Street but are struggling with the 'complexity' of the repair.

It has meant a number of venues have been left with no or little water supply in the Gay Village and Chinatown. Three bars in Manchester's Gay Village have confirmed they have been forced to close although other nearby venues remain open.

Iconic Bar said in a post on its Facebook page: "Unfortunately we are closed at present due to a massive water leak on Portland Street which is affecting majority of the village, however our friends at New York New York, Oscars and The New Union are open. We will update you as soon as we can."

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Eva bar said in its own statement: "Due to unforeseen circumstances out of our control we will not open tonight. There has been an ongoing complex burst on a water main in the area affecting many businesses which has left us without running water. Without running water we’re unable to operate. Should this change we will endeavour to reopen and will update via socials.

"In the mean time our staff get a day of rest and our neighbours I’m sure will be more than happy to welcome you New York New York Manchester, New Union Hotel & Showbar and Oscars Bar Manchester currently remain open in the village."

Another Gay Village bar Goose was also closed, disappointing punters who had hoped to attend its 'NOW That's What I Call Sunday' event. It said in a post on its Facebook page: "Unfortunately, we have had to stay closed due to a major water burst on Portland Street. At