January 2nd 2025.
It's a sad day for female sports enthusiasts in Australia as the country's first-ever women's sports bar has announced its sudden closure, just four months after its much-anticipated grand opening. The Ladies' League, located on Oxford Street in the bustling neighborhood of Darlinghurst, Sydney, shared the news with their followers through a heartfelt post on Instagram.
In the post, the owners of TLL expressed their disappointment over the closure, citing the ongoing cost of living crisis and low customer spending as the main reasons for their decision. "It is with a heavy heart that we will not be re-opening the doors at The Ladies' League," the post began, followed by an explanation of the challenges they faced in this tough economic climate.
Despite the initial success of the bar during live game days, where they provided an unparalleled experience for fans of the Matildas, Sydney FC, and other major sporting events, TLL struggled to attract customers on regular days. The owners acknowledged that they had taken a financial risk by opening the bar, but unfortunately, they could not continue to do so.
"We had full belief we would not be in this position at this early stage," the message continued. "We have nothing but gratitude for everyone that supported us and apologize for this result." The owners also expressed their hope that TLL's closure would not discourage others from pursuing a similar concept in the future, as they believe it's a reflection of the current spending habits of the public.
TLL, which was founded by Rose Valente, made waves in the sports community when it first opened its doors in August 2024. The bar catered specifically to female sports fans and broadcasted live matches from a variety of women's sports leagues, including the Matildas, NRLW, women's basketball, and NRLW, five nights a week.
However, despite their efforts and the support they received from customers, TLL was unable to sustain its business and had to close its doors permanently. The bar was set to reopen after the Christmas and New Year's break, but unfortunately, that will not be happening.
The news of TLL's closure has left many of its loyal customers in shock and disappointment. Many took to the Instagram post to express their sadness and share their experiences at the bar. "TLL was an incredible and safe space. I only wish I lived closer to be able to support more often," one person wrote. "Thank you so much for everything. For creating such a warm and welcoming environment, for having the guts to give it a go," added another.
As we say goodbye to TLL, we can only hope that it will pave the way for other similar concepts in the future and that the love for women's sports continues to grow in Australia. In the meantime, stay updated on all the latest news, sports, politics, and weather by downloading the 9News app, available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play.
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