‘Oh noooo' cry fans of popular Dublin restaurant announce shock closure after ‘unforgettable' 12 years
Contemporary restaurant Cleaver East made the announcement that they would be shutting their doors in
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The restaurant was a well-liked food and drink spot in Dublin
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They are closing their doors due to the closure of The Clarence Hotel
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Bosses issued a heartfelt thanks to staff and customers
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In a heartfelt social media announcement, the team revealed they had enjoyed an "incredible" 12 years and invited customers to join them for one last celebration.
The closure of the popular spot follows the closure of The Clarence Hotel, where the restaurant is located.
Boss Oliver shared an emotional post thanking everyone who had been part of Cleaver East's journey.
And he also revealed no
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He said: "After 12 happy and memorable years in Temple Bar, Cleaver East will be closing its doors for the final time on Sunday, 3rd August 2025, due to the closure and renovation of The Clarence Hotel.
"We want to express our massive thanks to each and every one of our customers for your continued custom, loyalty, and support over the years. We've loved every single minute of it.
"Cleaver East has been a trail-blazing restaurant.
"It was first to bring and launch many dining trends and concepts to Ireland, such as the first small plate restaurant, bottomless brunches, night bird menus, not afternoon tea, night brunch, Pornburger series, ladies' nights and so on.
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"None of this would have been possible without you guys, our amazing team and our Cleaver East community."
Addressing the staff, Oliver said: "We want to thank you all for your hard work, passion and dedication.
"You've been the heart and soul of Cleaver East, creating countless memories for our guests and shaping the atmosphere that made this place so special.
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"We are extremely happy and very grateful to be able to retain all of you, our amazing staff, with not a single person left behind.
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"All our Cleaver family have been relocated within the existing Oliver Dunne Restaurant Group and we are so, so lucky to continue this journey with you."
The statement continued: "Over the past 12 years, Cleaver East has become known for its creative food, positive energetic service style, vibrant atmosphere - with a special note to our now iconic Bottomless Brunch, a Dublin institution in its own right!
"And it's not over, our beloved Bottomless Brunch will live on at our sister venue, Beef & Lobster Temple Bar, ensuring the spirit of Cleaver East continues to thrive and the cocktails keep flowing….
"We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the final few weeks of Cleaver East. Come raise a glass and enjoy this legendary restaurant one last time before we say goodbye.
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"Cleaver East will be open for Dinner, Wednesday to Sunday and weekend Bottomless Brunch, up to and including Sunday, 3rd of August, when we turn off the lights one last time."
Oliver added: "Thank you, Dublin, it's been a wild ride."
'SO MANY MEMORIES'
And fans of the popular Temple Bar spot were left devastated by the announcement that their "favourite restaurant" was shutting its doors.
Commenting on the post one person cried: "Oh noooo."
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Another said: "So sorry to hear this such a lovely place."
One person added: "I absolutely love this place. So many memories."
While another said: "So sorry to hear this. Cleaver is my favourite restaurant."
"Thanks for all the memories and best of luck in the future Oliver and Graham."
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Staff have been relocated
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The spot will remain open for food until next month
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