People in Nottingham city centre have said it is a "shame" another restaurant has closed. It was announced earlier this week that Red’s True Barbecue on Queen’s Street had shut.
The restaurant has closed due to the difficult economic climate. A message on the door says: "Sorry for the inconvenience, but due to business costs and the cost-of-living crisis Red's True BBQ will be closing for the unseeable (sic) future. Thank you to everyone that has been with us over the years, it has been an absolute pleasure!"
Residents have voiced their sadness about the closure of the business, which was one of the city centre's most popular restaurants with its towering burgers and feasts of ribs, brisket, wings and pulled pork. A cocktail bar was also in operation inside the venue.
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Teaching assistant Alice Lawson, 33, of Carlton, told Nottinghamshire Live in the city centre: "It's awful that yet another restaurant has closed down. It's sad for everyone who went there and worked there.
"I think businesses do need more support to stay afloat and secure during the cost of living crisis. The restaurant is a big space so whatever fills it has the space to be creative."
Hannah Louise, 24, a receptionist from West Bridgford, said: "I had been there twice. It's a nice place, you get your money's worth. Whatever replaces it has big boots to fill because Red's was really popular but even the popular restaurants can't keep up with high costs. It's understandable why they've closed down."
Zain Nasear, 21, is a student. Currently living in the city centre, Zain said: "A lot of businesses are going through the same at the moment, it's a shame. I'm originally from Birmingham and I know people personally that have had to make the decision to close down their businesses."
Zain added: "The thing is even though many people are cutting back because of the cost of living, not everyone is in that position and can afford to eat out so I'm sure it's sad for people who might have come here regularly too."
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