A cocktail bar and restaurant in Birmingham city centre has closed suddenly.

The Chameleon , at the corner of Victoria Square and Hill Street, opened in 2010 and was popular for its glamorous interior and extensive cocktail list.

But a letter from law firm CMS, secured to the door, said tenant Suitable Ventures Ltd was in liquidation.

Notice-on-doors-of-Chameleon
Notice on doors of Chameleon

The document said "all goods left in the venue must be removed by February 9, 2018".

A spokesman for Strathclyde Pension Fund, which owns the premises, said: "Between 2013 and 2016, this premises was leased to Suitable Ventures Ltd.

"When that firm ceased trading, its licence was transferred to an operator Nickledime Ltd, which has remained in the premises under a tenancy at will.

Chameleon restaurant on Hill St, Birmingham

"We are looking to market the property to new tenants in the near future."

The venue described itself as "the place to be for sheer style and sophistication" was particularly popular with the over-thirties.

Its last Facebook post was dated January 20 - promoting two-for-the-price-of-one cocktails.

The restaurant currently has a rating of 3.5 on TripAdvisor.

No-one from the Chameleon could be contacted for comment.

The Chameleon
The Chameleon

The Chameleon bar sits opposite the extensive road works on Hill Street.

It is the latest in a string of closures in the city - Rofuto, Izza Pizza and Mughal-e-Azam have all shut down recently.

A spokesman for Strathclyde Pension Fund confirmed it owned the site and its managers would be looking to market the property to new tenants in the near future.

This is how we reviewed Chameleon when it opened in 2010

Transforming between bar, restaurant and club in one large room, the very adaptable The Chameleon is an apt name for Birmingham’s newest venue.

Despite first thinking up the idea three decades ago, friends Jan Miruszenko, the man behind Summer Row bar Mechu and Studibakers, and property developer Robbie Bell have finally seen their vision become reality.

At the corner of Victoria Square and Hill Street in the city centre, this lively venue, once Henry’s Cafe Bar, is aiming for vibrancy of all the senses.

Chameleon in Victoria Square, Birmingham
Chameleon in Victoria Square, Birmingham

Music, shows, food, wine. Never quiet, never dull.

It is the produce of a £1 million investment in the eatery and it shows.

It has been open for just eight weeks and its long bar is already enticing gaggles of girls in for cocktails and suited gents for after-work drinks.

Chameleon in Victoria Square, Birmingham
Chameleon in Victoria Square, Birmingham

The bar cuts between the white linen of restaurant tables and the stage where dangles a magnificent custom-made huge glitter ball. While two massive modern chandeliers, which constantly change colour, hang prominently near the entrance.

Izzy Grey, a maitre d’ at The Chameleon, says: “The bespoke chandeliers are the main reason we are calling it The Chameleon. They explode in colour and are always changing.

“Eat, drink, dance all in one place, that’s what this is all about.

“We want people to come and enjoy themselves here, whether it is drinking and dancing or for excellent food, as we have a chef who is serious about food and want to bring back that old fashioned service.

“If someone books in and needs to eat late, we can adapt and keep the kitchen open until midnight and he has come up with a wonderful range of food for the menu.

“Plus there is plenty of seating as we know girls in heels will want to sit down and get waitress service.”

Mr Miruszenko is no stranger to attracting the glitterings of celebrity to his bars and famously even turned away Prince from Studi Bakers but regularly welcomed in the likes of Robbie Williams, David Beckham and Ross Kemp.

He seems to be adding that touch of stardust to The Chameleon, which is already getting celebrity attention.

“We are already getting the footballers coming here but that is not our most important part of the business,” adds Izzy.

“Jan and Robbie first talked about it 30 years ago. Jan had his expertise in business and entertainment and Robbie in property, so they have brought those two aspects together. I hope people get what this is about.

“However people want to enjoy themselves, they can do it here with lots of credibility.”

Its adaptable state shows in the menu too.

Lunchtime offers have a £5 a plate menu offering everything from pastas, salads and lamb in red wine sauce or chicken and chorizo pie.

While the evening has casual options of pizza for city workers grabbing a bite after work or three course options for couples and diners who want to make a night of it with sumptuous dishes of Thai fishcakes, chicken wrapped in Parma ham, pan-fried beef rump, pan-fried sea bass or roast butternut squash, rosemary, rocket and Parmesan risotto.

The restaurant is also promoting private dining rooms for celebrations or business conferences with an added touch of glamour.

And the tempo steps up further with the weekend.

“Friday nights is about having a live band,” Izzy tells me.

“Sometimes it is jazz or funk or female vocalists with a kind of Ibiza feel. Then on Saturdays it is a night called Love. It has flashing light shows, entertainment on stage, a DJ and fire-eaters.

“We are already getting bookings for the VIP tables around the stage. It’s a special night.”