“The temporary closure is a shame because the site has a great fit-out, is well located and the venue has shown good potential in the past.”
“I’d encourage any interested parties to get in touch,” he said, adding: “Any new operator will have to apply for a new liquor licence so the reopening may be several weeks away.”
One of 14 Good George sites, mainly in Hamilton and Auckland, the Napier business opened in 2023 and had been owned by Auckland-based Semper Fidelis Brothers Ltd since April last year.
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It went into voluntary liquidation on April 29 this year, a first report by Auckland insolvency specialists Daran Nair and Heiko Draht on May 2 stating directors indicated there were no assets.