A popular Northern Quarter restaurant has announced its sudden closure, with bosses saying the business has been under 'massive financial strain' with 'skyrocketing' costs of goods and energy bills 'more than doubling'.
Cocktail Beer Ramen + Bun (CBRB) on Oldham Street in Manchester, first opened back in 2018, as a 'late night ramen joint' and is a popular spot with its position in the bustling Northern Quarter.
Owners made the emotional announcement on social media on Wednesday evening, saying the decision to close has 'broken their hearts' and has come after months of meetings and deliberations.
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The statement read: "This is probably the hardest thing we've ever had to write. The worst news we've ever had to deliver. This Sunday will be our last. The last noodle pull. The last blue drink. The last dinner service.
"We want to be as honest with you as possible. After all, it's you lot that make this place what it is and it's you who have kept us going as long as we have. CBRB wouldn't be where it is today without your amazing love and support over the last 4 years...
"The business has been under massive financial strain, that we have unfortunately been unable to pull ourselves out of. The obstacles that have been affecting everyone in the hospitality industry right now.
"The cost of goods sky rocketing. Energy bills more than doubling. They're all massive factors and they've all made it extremely difficult to continue doing what we love, without compromising on quality.
"It breaks our heart to have to make this decision and please know, it has not come lightly or without months of deliberation, meetings and rescue plans. Countless discussions about a way out of the sh** that wouldn’t end up coming to this."
In the post, which was shared across Facebook and received hundreds of reactions on Instagram, owners thanked customers for making 'this tiny little kitchen and bar' become something 'way bigger than we imagined' and urged the public to support smaller and independent businesses.
"If we can leave anything behind it's this. Go and support your local independent bar!" the statement continued. "Eat out at your favourite family owned restaurants. Order that take away from your local small business. Because we can guarantee they'll need it. So many amazing ideas and talented businesses in our industry are struggling and closing almost every day now and they need your help.
"Bookings and walk ins will operate as normal this week and we'll keep on slinging the noods and pouring the drinks until the second we have to leave. 2018 - 2023. This week will be a bittersweet one. Come see us for a drink. Big love, Team CBRB x"
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