The rebuilding of a Bury bar is now underway after a ‘devastating’ fire in April.

Stanley's, situated on Silver Street, has been given the green light to start rebuilding after a fire caused the venue to close for several months.

It was reported that a bin compound at the rear of Stanley’s caught fire, causing several buildings in the area to be smoke-logged.

Bury Times: Inside the bar following the fire (credit: J Media Group Press & Media)Inside the bar following the fire (credit: J Media Group Press & Media) (Image: J Media Group Press & Media)

Stanley’s received most of the damage with firefighters describing the flames as “licking up the back of the building, breaching the ground floor and first floor”.   

After months of being closed, the venue announced via Facebook on Friday that work towards its return has begun.

Bury Times: Images from after the fire (Credit: J Media Group Press & Media)Images from after the fire (Credit: J Media Group Press & Media) (Image: J Media Group Press & Media)

A spokesperson said: “We're thrilled to share that the rebuilding of Stanley's of Bury is officially underway!

“After the devastating fire in April, we've been working tirelessly to bring back Stanleys of Bury.

Bury Times:

“To all our amazing patrons, thank you for standing by us through thick and thin.

“We can't wait to welcome you back. Stay tuned for progress updates, sneak peeks, and of course, the grand reopening date.

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“Cheers to brighter days ahead!”

At the time of the fire, both The House of Bridget and Stanley's of Bury closed due to the damage.

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Nobody was injured as there was no one was in either building at the time of the fire.

The news that the community cocktail bar and live music venue will make a return has been met with positivity as a previous customer said: “I look forward to some great nights in Stanley’s again.”

Another added: “Fantastic, I, and Bury, have certainly missed Stanley’s” and “The quiz night and cheese better come back”.

As well as the Silver Street venue, there is a second Stanley’s bar in Tottington, situated on Market Street.

Bury Times: CSI on Silver Street (Credit: J Media Group Press & Media)CSI on Silver Street (Credit: J Media Group Press & Media) (Image: J Media Group Press & Media)

Rebuilding progress updates, sneak peeks and a re-opening date will be announced via Stanley's social media pages.