Award-winning The Gannet shuts doors due to flooding
The Restaurant is due to re-open on Thursday.
The Gannet has previously been named the AA's Restaurant of the Year, and has been awarded three AA Rosettes as well as accolades from industry bodies.
In a statement posted online, it said: 'Unfortunately, due to yesterday's flash floods, we won't be opening this evening - unless you're interested in a delightful dinner-and-paddling-pool combo.
'In recent years, The Gannet and neighboring businesses have faced repeated flooding, causing significant damage and posing serious risks to public safety.
It continued: 'As businesses that contribute significantly to the local economy through hefty business rates meant for infrastructure maintenance, it's frustrating that such essential upkeep has been neglected, leading to preventable flooding.
'In an already challenging economic climate for the hospitality sector, the extra financial burden from yesterday's flood is unsustainable—unless we fashion waders as part of our uniform.'
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