A popular West End bar has announced it is to close at the end of the month.

Bar Gumbo, on Byres Road, made the shock announcement on their social media.

Sunday will be the last day of trading for the bar that has been in operation for five years.

A post by bosses reads: "It is with a heavy heart that we can now announce that Bar Gumbo will be closing it's doors for the last time on Sunday the 18th of November."

An invite for one last hurrah has been extended to all customers which will include a final performance by Shiverin' Sheiks'.

Bar Gumbo had only recently undergone a makeover which saw it relaunch as an upmarket grill restaurant specialising in dishes from America's deep south.

The post adds: "We would like to take a moment to thank all of our amazing and loyal customers for their custom over the last 5 years, we're going to miss you all very much.

"But alas, all good things must come to an end and we would like to Invite everyone to have a wee drink with us one last time on Sunday for our closing party, where we will of course be joined by the Shiverin' Sheiks' who are performing for the last time.

"Watch this space for more on updates on whats next. See you all on Sunday!