A sad sign of the times
Pubs, cafes and restaurants across Nottinghamshire have been forced to close their doors for good. Trying to recover from the pandemic, only to be hit by spiralling costs is an on-going headache for hospitality owners and for some it's been impossible to carry on.
Magpie Brewery opened the pub in Friar Lane in 2014 and it instantly became draw for real ale buffs. It championed British artisan producers, brewers, vintners and distillers. "This fantastic journey wouldn’t have been possible without you all, however, after sincere thought and consideration, we have made the decision to close our doors. If anyone wants to keep in touch, feel free to talk to any of the staff before we close. Thank you for the last four years."For 20 years Kelly's Cafe served up breakfasts but a cafe had been in that location for many more years. Parker's Cafe was at Abbey Street, Lenton in the 1990s.
Customers could sit in for coffee and cake or buy a loaf of sourdough to take home, all baked at the Sherwood shop. There was also a section dedicated to local producers, selling the wares of Sauce Shop, Bird & Blend tea and Black Iris' craft beers. The cafe opened in 2017 after a £500,000 makeover of a former Victorian ticket office and waiting rooms on the platform of Newark Castle railway station. The building, which had been a wine bar, was in a state of disrepair but it was brought back to life by Wendy Baird and her daughter Abigail.
Yet said they are "upset" by the decision but have no choice, adding government intervention is the only thing that could keep the takeaway alive. Crafty Teller It is hoped that it's just a temporary blip but the Sherwood pub closed after it was put on the market. The family friendly bar and kitchen opened in 2018 following a makeover to create plush contemporary surroundings with eye-catching graffiti artwork on the walls.
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