A much-loved Chinese restaurant that has been at the heart of the community for years has announced its closure after 30 years in business.
The Beijing Restaurant, on Eccleston Street in Prescot, has taken to its social media page to announce the news. The restaurant, which is one of the longest-standing businesses in the town centre, said the decision was due to the fact the owner is retiring.
The team said it is "with sadness" that they made the announcement, but thanked their loyal customers who have "become friends" over the last three decades. Their message reads: "After nearly 30 years of business in Prescot town centre, it is with great sadness that I must inform you that the Beijing Restaurant will close from the 5th June Monday Onwards.
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"This is due to the owner retiring. It has been our absolute pleasure to serve our loyal customers, old and new.
"Many of our customers have become friends and the success of the business has been built on providing the best Chinese food possible in a warm and welcoming environment. Thank you for your custom over the past 30 years. Best wishes George and Dave and all the staff at the Beijing Chinese restaurant."
The restaurant has since been overwhelmed with messages and well wishes for the future, with many customers taking to social media to share their fond memories of the much-loved business. One person said: "Sad to hear your packing up. Our meet up place for so many years. Lots of very happy memories made more special by the welcome we always received. Always count on a delicious meal. Although we are really going to miss you George and Dave we wish you a very long and happy retirement. You deserve it."
One wrote: "NOOOOOOOO!!! George and Dave, your restaurant has been the meeting place of all our family throughout the 30 years of your reign. Please say it isn’t true." Another commented: "Absolutely gutted, my family love the bejing & have been coming for years. Best Chinese restaurant around. Hope you enjoy your retirement xx."
What are your memories of Prescot's Beijing Chinese Restaurant? Let us know in the comments section below.
One person commented: "Aww gutted, some good memories of coming here, best wishes for your retirement xxx." One person wrote: "That is so sad, by far the best chinese food in Prescot, good luck to George and Dave, for the future."
Another said: "Our absolute favourite Chinese restaurant. Our family has so many happy memories of eating there. I hope you enjoy a long and happy retirement." One person posted: "Sad news ( George and Dave ) great servants to the community . Always great food and service from your staff . Enjoy you retirement. It’s well deserved."
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One person said: "So sad to think you are going.. George and Dave we have had so many wonderful nights in the Beijing.. The food always great but your warm welcome everytime made it special.. Happy retirement and best wishes 2 u both, staff and families." Another former customer said: "Best Chinese restaurant ever. I was 17 when I first started going there. Definitely the end of an era. Enjoy your retirement. Good luck for the future Xx."
Another commented: "Oh no we love going here. What a loss to Prescot. Wishing you all the best in your retirement. We will be into see you beforehand xxx." And another said: "Been going to this restaurant since I was a little girl, always lovey food and friendly staff! Will be missed."
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