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The Sun
12 hours ago
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- The Sun
Coronation Street legend Jennie McAlpine's spiralling six-figure restaurant debts revealed as company closes doors
CORONATION Street legend Jennie McAlpine's spiralling six-figure restaurant debts have been revealed, as the company closed its doors. In an emotional post on social media, the actress - who has portrayed Fiz Brown on the soap since 2001 - announced the shutters had come down for the final time on her Manchester restaurant Annies. 5 5 5 The popular gastropub and bar, located in the heart of the city, was co-owned by Jennie and her partner Chris Farr. It was also held in incredibly high regard, ranking within the top five restaurants in Manchester on Tripadvisor just before its closure. And it's now been revealed, as per Companies House, that the firm behind the enterprise- Fifth Floor Ltd - is £318,792 in the red, according to accounts for last year, which were published recently. Neither Jennie nor Chris have confirmed the reason behind the restaurant's closure. The Sun has contacted Jennie's representatives for comment. Sadly, the restaurant's loyal fans, who have been piling in since 2012, have now been left heartbroken by its sudden shutting. Jennie and Chris' post read: "It's with a heavy heart that we've had to close the doors to Annies this week. "We want to thank the amazing people, staff and customers who've been part of our Annies journey. "Our whole team will miss all of our wonderful customers, who we have come to call friends." The star also thanked loyal patrons for their support over the past 13 years, sending them their "love and thanks". Annies served a range of dishes to satisfy pallets across Manchester, including steaks, burgers, pies, salads, and fish. A traditional hotpot featuring lamb and crispy potatoes also featured on the extensive menu. Not only had Annies found itself high on Tripadvisor's Manchester recommendations but it was also named among "the best of the best" in the country in September. When the review site unveiled its Traveller's Choice Awards Best of the Best Restaurants - which recognised diners' favourite spots for 2024, Annie's was named in the top ten. It had also previously been named winner of the People's Choice award for best tea room at the Manchester Tourism Awards for its range of afternoon teas. 5 5
Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine confirms closure of her award-winning restaurant 'with a heavy heart'
Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine has confirmed the closure of her award-winning city centre restaurant 'with a heavy heart' in an online social media post. The actress has announced the closure of her Manchester restaurant Annies via a social media update this afternoon. Located on Old Bank Street in the city centre, the gastropub and bar was co-owned by Jennie McAlpine, who has played Fiz Brown in Coronation Street since 2001, and her partner Chris Farr. The venue, which is ranked sixth on Tripadvisor for restaurants in Manchester, first opened in 2012 and served a range of dishes, including steaks, burgers, pies, salads, and fish. In what could be nod to the ITV soap, Annies also served a traditional hot pot featuring lamb and crispy potatoes. It comes after the venue has battled financial trouble for the past few years, and owed more than £537,000, figures from 2022 revealed. The last accounts show Fifth Floor Limited, the firm running the restaurant, was £318,000 in debt last year. Her post read: 'It's with a heavy heart that we've had to close the doors to Annies this week. We want to thank the amazing people, staff and customers who've been part of our Annies journey. 'Our whole team will miss all of our wonderful customers, who we have come to call friends.' The post has been met with an outpouring of love for the soap star and restaurant staff. Only last year, the restaurant was named among 'the best of the best' in the country at a prestigious awards ceremony. TripAdvisor unveiled its Traveller's Choice Awards Best of the Best Restaurants list in September, which recognises the reviewers' favourite dining spots of reviewers for 2024, with Annie's in Manchester named in the top ten. The dining spot was also previously named winner of the People's Choice award for best tea room at the Manchester Tourism Awards for its range of Afternoon Teas. One person wrote: 'So sorry to hear. I made it a last day tradition to come for tea when I visited Manchester. My profile photo was taken inside.' Another added: 'So so sorry to hear this Chris & Jennie. It's been a pleasure being your neighbours for so long. You will certainly be missed.' A third said: 'We loved Annies. It was our favourite place in Manchester. The food was amazing & the staff were always so lovely.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street star confirms closure of restaurant after 13 years in heartbreaking post leaving fans devastated
CORONATION Street star Jennie McAlpine has confirmed the closure of her restaurant after 13 years. In an emotional post on social media, the actress - who has portrayed Fiz Brown on the soap since 2001 - announced the shutters had come down for the final time on her Manchester restaurant Annies. 2 The popular gastropub and bar, located in the heart of the city, was co-owned by Jennie and her partner Chris Farr. It was also held in incredibly high regard, ranking within the top five restaurants in Manchester on Tripadvisor just before its closure. Sadly, the restaurant's loyal fans, who have been piling in since 2012, have now been left heartbroken by its sudden shutting. Jennie and Chris' post read: "It's with a heavy heart that we've had to close the doors to Annies this week. "We want to thank the amazing people, staff and customers who've been part of our Annies journey. "Our whole team will miss all of our wonderful customers, who we have come to call friends." The star also thanked loyal patrons for their support over the past 13 years, sending them their "love and thanks". Annies served a range of dishes to satisfy pallets across Manchester, including steaks, burgers, pies, salads, and fish. A traditional hotpot featuring lamb and crispy potatoes also featured on the extensive menu. Not only had Annies found itself high on Tripadvisor's Manchester recommendations but it was also named among "the best of the best" in the country in September. Beloved steakhouse chain to shut ALL its restaurants after collapsing into administration with no explanation When the review site unveiled its Traveller's Choice Awards Best of the Best Restaurants - which recognised diners' favourite spots for 2024, Annie's was named in the top ten. It had also previously been named winner of the People's Choice award for best tea room at the Manchester Tourism Awards for its range of afternoon teas. Neither Jennie nor Chris have confirmed the reason behind the restaurant's closure, but fans have been quick to share their love for the famed restaurant. One heartbroken diner wrote: "This is very sad news. "One our favourite places we've been too when us girls meet up - we've had afternoon tea, Sunday lunch, theatre and breakfast. "You fit in nicely what ever time of our occasion." Another wished Jennie and Chris well in their next endeavours, adding they were "absolutely gutted" by the news of the closure. They wrote: "It was the only place I felt comfortable in. "The food was delicious, the decor amazing, and the whole place just had a wonderful feeling about it. "I will miss Annie's terribly. It was also such a little busy place." This comes just days after a beloved pan-Asian restaurant chain - known for its trendy dining and cocktails - announced it would be closing all of its locations. PEACH, a restaurant group based in East Hertfordshire, confirmed the immediate closure of both its sites after five years of serving customers. Founders Dan Knowles and Leigh Keates launched the business in 2020, with branches in Bishop's Stortford and Hertford. The pair gave no reason for the closure but said in a statement: "With great sadness, we want to let you know that both restaurants have now closed. "This was not an easy decision and certainly not one we took lightly. "We are incredibly grateful for the support, kindness and loyalty you've shown us over the years - it has meant everything." 2
