“What?!” That seems to be the general reaction to the shock news that Truro nightclub Vanilla has suddenly closed.
The 400-capacity club and café/restaurant in Duke Street opened for the final time last weekend. Since then a sign has appeared on its doors, stating “We are currently closed”.
Cornwall Live has attempted to contact owner Graeme Scrimgeor but currently to no avail.
Truro’s nightlife has struggled in recent years, following the closure of the popular L2 in Calenick Street in 2015. It appears Vanilla is the latest victim almost exactly ten years after it first opened.
For many clubbers it has come as a real shock, especially as it’s the only venue in the city centre where you are still likely to see people queuing round the block to get in on a Friday and Saturday night.
Many surprised customers simply wrote “what?!” in our Facebook comments, while Ian Clarke reflected many people’s feelings: “Sad times.”
Daisy Gorman added: “Omg, I loved a Friday night in there.”
Many people fondly wrote that they would miss skidding on Vanilla’s slippery dancefloor.
Sophie Victoria Brown was slightly critical: “It is a shame but not been there in ages. I refuse to pay money to party in a cupboard at the end of the day. Hopefully it ends up being a better place.”
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Nigel Pacey said: “Another good place bites the dust. That means there is nowhere good enough in Truro anymore and hasn't been for some time. RIP Truro night life!”
It appears people’s social habits have changed and clubbing might not be the attraction it once was.
Dom Giles wrote: “Truro died years ago for a big night out. Still nice for a pub crawl, though. Maybe this will liven up the pubs like the Old Ale House, William IV, and the Wig and Pen, plus more local cocktail bars like The Brig might get a boost. Silver lining folks.”
Steve Strachan simply stated: “Who goes clubbing anymore? That’s so ’80s.”
Tony Leamon added: “More of these sort of places are going to close. People just don’t have the money to spend.”
However, some people don’t think it’s all doom and gloom in Truro.
Lucy Bailey concluded: “Don’t worry, Bunters and The Office are still going strong.”
