Overview
- The Manchester institution announced its permanent closure on February 2, saying it could no longer continue after nearly 22 years.
- They cited energy bills with E.on reaching about £8,000 a month alongside sharply higher wages, food prices and business rates.
- In October, the team took emergency steps including a £100,000 loan personally guaranteed by shareholders and two owners foregoing pay, but the measures failed.
- Management pledged to pay all staff what they are owed and is working with industry contacts to help employees into new roles, with customers to be contacted about bookings.
- The restaurant had remained busy and was recently listed in Harden’s Best UK Restaurants 2026, yet demand and acclaim did not offset rising costs.