A BAR investigated over a social media video apparently showing large numbers of customers partying in its outdoor courtyard without regard to social distancing has shut.

The footage showed a crowd of people hugging, dancing closely together, chanting and singing in and around a tented area behind Harvey’s Bar on Cow Lane, Burnley.

Now after talks with the borough council’s licensing department and police, its owners have closed the cocktail venue until for further notice.

The video, apparently taken on the night of Saturday August 8, showed dozens of young people drinking and mingling without observing social distancing.

The footage circulated on social media and a copy was sent to the Lancashire Telegraph claiming similar scenes are a weekly feature at the club.

Burnley Council's licensing department and the police launched an investigations into the video earlier this month.

It is understood Harvey’s had previously been cautioned by the council and police over loud music and failing to ensure social distancing between customers.

Harveys management has since posted on its Facebook page: "To all our customers re Covid-19. Following discussions with the authorities including Burnley Borough Council and the Police, Harveys will not be open to the public until further notice."

A Burnley council spokesman said: "Harvey's management took the decision to close after discussions with us and the police."

A police spokesman said: “The council is the lead agency on this. We have been made aware but it is for the council to pursue any further actions where appropriate.”

The investigation of the video centred on possible breaches of strict coronavirus restrictions imposed on Burnley by people from more than one household gathering in force in the bar.

On Monday two Blackburn restaurants - Waheed’s Buffet and Banqueting Hall, in Randall Street, and Roberto’s Bar and Bistro, in Richmond Terrace - were allowed to reopen after being shut for a week for breaching coronavirus regulations.

The Duke of Wellington pub in n in Blackburn Road, Great Harwood, remains closed after being shut by Lancashire County Council officials on August 14 and faces a review of its licence by Hyndburn Council this afternoon.

The Lancashire Telegraph made several attempts to contact Harvey's for comment without success

Mark Jones had posted on Facebook on July 17 on behalf of Harvey’s: “To all our Customers Re Covid-19. Under the directions from the Burnley Borough Council Licensing Officer and the Police, ‘music can no longer be played in the outside area to the rear of Harvey's’. This is to avoid the raising of voices and the potential risk of infection. Singing is not allowed and social distancing must be respected at all times. Thanking you for your co-operation. With this in mind the outside area will still be open with free entry all night on Sat.”