‘Gutted', say locals as popular Dublin restaurant announces shock closure due to ‘costs spiralling out of control'
The Yew Tree in Terenure, Dublin, is set to shut its doors for good on August 31.
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The Yew Tree is a popular restaurant that was a top spot for launch A la Carte as well as their Sunday Roast.
Credit: Instagram/yew_tree_terenure
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And it is set to close its doors for good on August 31
Credit: Facebook/yew_tree_terenure
The Yew Tree is a popular restaurant that was a top spot for launch A la Carte as well as their Sunday Roast.
And owners Máire and Geoff have confirmed that they would cease operations on August 31.
Taking to Instagram, they said: "It's with mixed emotions that we announce the closure of Yew Tree with our last trading day being the 31st August.
"After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cease operations.
"With so many costs spiralling out of control, we simply cannot keep the doors open any longer.
"While this marks the end of our lovely business in Terenure, we are so proud of what we have accomplished together."
The restaurant thanked their loyal customers, staff and suppliers, who played a vital role in the Yew Tree.
They added: "We have made many friends and built great relationships with the people of Terenure.
"We've created so many memories that we will always treasure.
"A huge thanks to our staff and suppliers for your loyalty and trust it has meant everything to us.
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"Thank you all for being part of our journey, and we hope to see as many of you as possible before the 31st."
And a number of customers rushed to the comments to share their thoughts.
One said: "Máire and Geoff, we're so sorry to hear this. You should be so proud of what you achieved, the food and service were a credit to you both.
"We loved so many evenings in what became one of our favourite places to dine, and becoming friends with you both.
"Good luck with everything in the future."
Someone else added: "So sorry to hear this, Máire & Geoff. You will be missed.
"Thanks for some lovely memories in Yew Tree & best of luck for the future."
A third wrote: "Absolutely gutted to hear this Màire. We absolutely loved going there.
"Amazing food & service… you folks will be sorely missed."
A fourth said: "You guys are the epitome of a hard working dynamic duo who deserve the best luck.
"I'm devastated to hear you are closing the doors but I'm sure an exciting new path will present itself.
"Good luck Maire and Geoff in whatever you do next. Lots of love.
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