Iconic Fortitude Valley bar The Bowery will close at the end of January, the venue has announced via social media. It will bring to an end a 17-year run for the popular nightspot.

“We would like to sincerely thank all the people that have made this great bar what it is, the staff, the bands, the DJs and all the customers that frequented the bar throughout its long run as one of Australia’s best cocktail bars,” the post read.

The bar will continue to trade as normal until Sunday January 26, when an official farewell party will be held to “send the bar off in style”.