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Time Out
4 days ago
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12 great London restaurants that closed for good this summer
Lots of wonderful new restaurants have opened over the past few months, from the lovely Lupa and Lai Rai in June, to Elephant in Clapton, Shanghai Me in Mayfair and the new Notting Hill branch of Speedboat Bar last month, with loads more set for August. But let's take a minute to pour one out for those that have left us this summer. Here's some of the restaurants and bars that we're going to miss. London restaurants that closed in summer 2025 1. Bruno's, Islington Opened at the end of 2022 by brothers Fin and Lorcan Spiteri, you could find Bruno's bobbing alongside its sister restaurant Caravel on the Regent's Canal, but this barge bar has sadly served its last waterborne cocktail. A fond farewell to their Starliner Martini - a turbo Espresso Martini with tequila and chocolate liqueur which left us unable to sleep until 3am. 2. Chick 'n' Sours, Haggerston and Covent Garden The last two remaining Chick 'n' Sours spots closed in May. The Korean fried chicken joint was known for its excellent sour cocktails, ultra-crispy chicken and addictive seaweed 'crack' seasoning. The owners explained that running two restaurants in London was no longer financially viable. But all is not lost, the brand will continue its residencies at the Roof East and Corner Corner food halls. 3. Norman's, Archway Some loved it, some hated it, but it doesn't really matter now, because Norman's is no more. The gentrified greasy spoon opened in Archway in 2020, beginning life as a sandwich shop before evolving into a caff, serving classic British favourites and childhood comfort meals from kippers on toast to jam roly-poly. It closed in June. 4. Lyle's, Shoreditch This one was a bit of a shocker. After 11 years, James Lowe's excellent Michelin star restaurant closed at the end of May. Before opening Lyle's in 2014, Lowe was head chef at St John Bread & Wine. Lyle's won its Michelin star in 2015 and retained it for the following decade thanks to its quality seasonal British cuisine. 5. Victor Garvey at the Midland Grand, King's Cross We're not quite sure what happened here. Victor Garvey of Soho's Michelin-starred Sola took over this glamorous dining room at the start of the room and by July it was dead as a dodo. The glitzy room was home to Marcus Wareing's The Gilbert Scott for a decade until the pandemic. It was then in the hands of Patrick Powell, who left in 2024. A cursed restaurant? Who knows. 6. Soif, Battersea Rise This much-loved wine bar and nibbly bits bistro shut at the end of July. An atmospheric locals favourite, it started life as an offshoot of the now also departed Covent Garden wine bar Terroirs. 7. Mr Ji, Camden This Taiwanese fried chicken hub moved from Soho to Camden in 2022. 'With the ongoing rises in business costs and running a restaurant, we have now joined the many restaurants that have now closed their doors,' they said before closing in July. 8. Officina 00, Old Street, Covent Garden and Fitzrovia Three branches of this pasta restaurant closed in June. The Covent Garden branch only opened in March. 'I have done everything in my power to overcome the many challenges faced in the last few months, but despite all efforts I have been forced to close down,' commented co-owner Elia Sebregondi. 9. Margot, Covent Garden Rising business rates was also the reason behind the closure of this plush Italian restaurant. Opening in 2026, Margot lasted almost a decade before shutting up shop in June. 10. Goodman, Canary Wharf After 15 years, this far flung steakhouse east London has closed. The Mayfair and City locations remain open if you'd like to splurge a silly amount of money on meat. 11. Pizzeria Mozza, Fitzrovia The London outpost of US chef Nancy Silverton's closed in June. On the ground floor of the Treehouse London hotel on Langham Place, it opened in 2021. The space will be reopening in September as Richoux, the returning all-day French cafe which closed during lockdown. 12. Jeru, Mayfair After four years, this fancy Mayfair restaurant shuts on August 6. The Mediterranean-inspired menu specialised in line-caught day boat fish and had a dry-aged beef and wagyu cabinet. The best new London restaurant openings in August 2025.
Scottish Sun
30-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Italian restaurant chain closes ALL of its sites immediately after facing ‘many challenges'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN Italian restaurant chain has closed down all of its sites after nearly six years on the high street. Officina 00 was a popular pasta joint with three locations across Covent Garden, Fitzrovia and Old Street. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Officina OO had three sites across the UK. It charged around £15 for posh pasta dishes such as curly pappardelle and killer bucatini. Owner Elia Sebregondi took to Instagram last week to share news that the business was no more. He said: "It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Officina 00 restaurants have now permanently closed. "I have done everything in my power to overcome the many challenges faced in the last few months, but despite all efforts I have been forced to close down." The news left diners heartbroken with many describing it as a "big loss". While another upset local said: "I can't believe this. I was just speaking to someone about how great your pasta was earlier this week." A third said: "This is devastating news. We loved visiting your restaurants." And a fourth person said: "The best pasta in London.. how sad for all." The chain first opened its first site in Old Street in 2019 and went on to open more two more branches. Its latest location in Covent Garden only just opened back in March. Beloved high street chain with 24 Irish locations confirms Dublin city centre store closing down in 10 days in huge blow It is not the only independent chain to fall on hard times. Chick 'n' Sours has closed its remaining restaurants in Haggerston and Seven Dials in London. But the chain is continuing its residencies at the Roof East and Corner Corner food halls. Chick 'n' Sours will also still be available on Deliveroo, with the brand also appearing at UK festivals and live music events. TROUBLE IN THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY Chains have been struggling in recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out. Businesses have also been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic. As a result, a number of chains have been forced to close down or reduce their estate. The Cosy Club at Ipswich's Buttermarket Shopping Centre has announced it made the "very difficult decision" to close doors on May 31. The Browns Bar and Brasserie on Duke Street also closed its Brighton branch in May due to an issue with the venues lease expiring which could not be resolved. Turtle Bay also shut its Blackburn site, which first opened in 2017, earlier this year.
Daily Mirror
09-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Popular restaurant chain closes branch as customers say 'you will be missed'
Harvester, which has over 200 restaurants in the UK and is owned by Mitchell and Butlers, has updated the website page for this particular branch Harvester has closed one of its restaurants - leaving loyal visitors gutted. The pub and restaurant chain shut its branch in Bristol last week. Harvester, which has over 200 restaurants in the UK and is owned by Mitchell and Butlers, has updated the website page for this particular branch, with a message that reads: "This restaurant is now closed. "We have now closed our doors as a Harvester restaurant to make way for something new and exciting. You can find your nearest Harvester by using our Find a Harvester page." It is not yet known what will replace the restaurant, which was located in the Willow Brook Centre. The closure was also confirmed on Facebook, in a post which read: 'Today we close our doors for the last time at Harvester Willow Brook. 'It's a sad day for all team involved. We would like to thank all team, guests, friends and family for their support this week and always.' One person responded: 'Good luck to all the team for the future. It is a sad day. Love to you all.' Another said: 'What's the reason for closing? You will be very missed! Love visiting with my family. You've all been great, thank you.' Another said: 'On no that is sad. One favourite place to go.' A fourth person commented: 'Gutted you are closing, we come regularly and best one in area.' It comes after Korean fried chicken shop chain Chick 'n' Sours shut its Haggerston and Seven Dials restaurants in London as it was "no longer viable" to keep them open. The chain first opened in 2015 and was loved by Londoners for its sweet and sour cocktails, crispy chicken and seaweed crack seasoning. One of the restaurant's signature dishes was the Hot Chicken Bun which featured fried chicken thigh, house pickles, slaw, and a piquant sauce. In a post on Instagram, the restaurant's co-founder, David Wolanski, said the chain had hung on for "as long as we could". The post read: "Hello, it's with mixed emotions I'm here to tell you that we have closed our Chick 'N Sours restaurants in Seven Dials and Haggerston. 'Sunday night was our last day of trading. We do what we do because we love it, fuelled by passion and a desire to provide guests with awesome food and memorable dining experiences. But that's not enough these days. 'We hung in there as long as we could but I'm afraid that we've now reached the point where operating the two restaurants just isn't viable any more and it makes no commercial sense to continue. "The casual dining restaurant model is broken, but that's for another post. It's been an incredible journey from when Carl & I came up with the idea of opening the best chicken shop in the world 10 years ago on the back of my scooter."
Daily Mirror
30-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Brits 'devastated' as beloved fried chicken chain closes all UK restaurants
The Korean fried chicken shop chain Chick 'n' Sours shut its Haggerston and Seven Dials restaurants in London last Sunday A popula r fast food chain has closed all of its restaurants as it was "no longer viable" to keep them open. The Korean fried chicken shop chain Chick 'n' Sours shut its Haggerston and Seven Dials restaurants in London last Sunday. The chain first opened in 2015 and was loved by Londoners for its sweet and sour cocktails, crispy chicken and seaweed 'crack' seasoning. One of the restaurant's signature dishes was the Hot Chicken Bun which featured fried chicken thigh, house pickles, slaw, and a piquant sauce. In a post on Instagram, the restaurant's co-founder, David Wolanski, said the chain had hung on for "as long as we could". The post read: "Hello, it's with mixed emotions I'm here to tell you that we have closed our Chick 'N Sours restaurants in Seven Dials and Haggerston. 'Sunday night was our last day of trading. We do what we do because we love it, fuelled by passion and a desire to provide guests with awesome food and memorable dining experiences. But that's not enough these days. 'We hung in there as long as we could but I'm afraid that we've now reached the point where operating the two restaurants just isn't viable any more and it makes no commercial sense to continue. "The casual dining restaurant model is broken, but that's for another post. It's been an incredible journey from when Carl & I came up with the idea of opening the best chicken shop in the world 10 years ago on the back of my scooter. We scraped together what limited funds we had to open Haggerston and go on this wild roller coaster of a trip." The post added: 'Remember, there are so many awesome independent restaurants out there doing great things but finding it tough out there also. "We know things are tight for everyone but they need you. Go see them and spend your money with them, as the phrase 'use it or lose it' has never been so relevant.' Fans of the chicken shop will be pleased to know that it will continue its residencies at the Roof East and Corner Corner food halls. Chick 'n' Sours will also still be available on Deliveroo, with the brand also appearing at UK festivals and live music events. The restaurant was founded by Wolanski and Carl Clarke after the pair met at Latitude festival. At its height, the chain had four restaurants in the capital. Join Money Saving Club's specialist topics For all you savvy savers and bargain hunters out there, there's a golden opportunity to stretch your pounds further. The Money Saving Club newsletter, a favourite among thousands who thrive on catching the best deals, is stepping up its game. Simply follow the link and select one or more of the following topics to get all the latest deals and advice on: Travel; Property; Pets, family and home; Personal finance; Shopping and discounts; Utilities. Another added: "Noo this is pure heartbreak I'm so sorry to hear this!" A third said: "Devastating news! My husband and I had our very first date in your Haggerston branch just after you opened 10 years ago - fast forward 10 years and we've just had our second baby."
Time Out
29-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Beloved chicken shop Chick ‘n' Sours is closing its final two London restaurants
Today we bring you said news, because the legendary Korean fried chicken spot Chick 'n' Sours has closed its restaurants for good. When Chick 'n' Sours first opened in Dalston a decade ago, London's restaurant landscape was very different to how it looks today. The Korean fried chicken joint was an instant hit, for its sweet and sour cocktails, ultra-crispy chicken and addictive seaweed 'crack' seasoning. It was also home of the game-changing 'whole fry', an entire chicken dipped in batter and deep fried. Soon it moved to Haggerston and opened a second outpost in Seven Dials in Covent Garden. However, in 2025 the owners said that running two restaurants in London was no longer financially viable. Both Haggerston and Seven Dials restaurants served their final meals on Sunday, May 25, and are now permanently closed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chick'n'Sours (@chicknsours) Co-founder David Wolanksi wrote on Instagram: 'We do what we do because we love it, fuelled by passion and a desire to provide guests with awesome food and memorable dining experiences. But that's no longer enough these days. 'We hung in there as long as we could but I'm afraid we've now reached the point where operating the two restaurants just isn't viable anymore and it makes no commercial sense to continue. The casual dining restaurant model is broken, but that's for another post.' Don't despair as this is not the end of Chick 'n' Sours. The brand will continue its residencies at the Roof East and Corner Corner food halls in London, remain on delivery platforms and will have a presence at live events and festivals, Wolanski confirmed.
