A popular Belfast foodie spot has announced it is closing its doors after three years.
Lottie, on Belfast's Upper Newtownards Road, said due to "recent expansion within the business" it was harder to keep the restaurant open four days a week.
The owners said did not want to "dilute" their product or "compromise on service", so made the difficult decision to close.
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In a statement on social media, they said: "We are sad to announce that Lottie’s time has come to an end.
"Due to recent expansion within the business, it is becoming harder to keep the restaurant open on a 4 day week. Rather than dilute our product or compromise on service, we have decided that it’s within our best interest to prioritise what’s manageable. It’s been a tough decision but it’s time to sell up.
"Anyone who has purchased gift vouchers for Lottie will be honoured in our other two restaurants, Yugo
and Ferine.
"A huge thank you to all the staff, past and present, for making Lottie the place it is. We appreciate every effort you have put in and you have helped us get to where we are, it’s just unfortunate we can’t go any further.
"Finally, thank you to all our customers who have chosen to dine with us over the last 3 years.
"Lottie will be sorely missed but you will be able to get glimpses of it down at Ferine. We hope to see you there in the near future. Until then… Gerard and Kyle."
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