UPDATED: The Rotterdam Bar continues to stay open

There’s good news for Belfast music fans with reports of The Rotterdam Bar’s demise proving to be premature.
“Despite what’s been claimed by certain parties, The Rotterdam is open every night,” says local scenester Ludwig Wirenutt who runs gigs there. “The live music side of things is as hectic as ever, so music lovers can rest easy!”

[pictured: Ludwig, right, and Rena Maguire from the Save The Rotterdam campaign]