Sarah Willingham, founder and chief executive of Nightcap, said: “We couldn’t be happier to welcome the i360 to the Nightcap family and delighted that Brighton and Hove City Council has paved the way for us to keep this iconic landmark open.
Councillor Jacob Taylor, deputy leader of the Labour-run Brighton and Hove City Council, said: “We are delighted that Nightcap has taken such a keen interest in revitalising the i360, and their passion and commitment to the city is evident.
It comes after Brighton and Hove City Council agreed to write off the i360’s £51 million debt last month so that it could be sold and get back in business.
Seafront tourist attraction bought by hospitality chain A seafront tourist attraction which closed suddenly after facing a series of financial problems has been bought by a hospitality chain.
Nightcap, which runs more than 40 venues including The Cocktail Club and Tonight Josephine bars, confirmed it had purchased observation tower Brighton i360 on Tuesday.
