News: Rotherham restaurant closes with immediate effect
A Rotherham restaurant that opened during the COVID-19 pandemic has closed with immediate effect.
A post on social media said the the operators were "heartbroken" to close its doors in the face of rising costs.
Rothbiz reported in 2020 on plans for The Big Smoke taking on the former Florence Nightingale pub at Moorgate, which was previously turned into a restaurant and operated as Modern China.
With a 4,600 sq ft ground floor, the transformed restaurant "dedicated to the majesty of meats" offered a menu featuring a range of burgers with names such as "The Italian Stallion" and "The Big Daddy." Seven types of steaks were joined by ribs, chicken, brisket and "The Yorkshire Sarnie."
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A post on Facebook from The Big Smoke this week reads: "This is something we never imagined we’d have to write
"After almost five incredible years, we are heartbroken to announce that The Big Smoke Restaurant has closed its doors with immediate effect. We’ve poured our hearts and souls into this place. As a family-run business, The Big Smoke has been more than just a restaurant, it’s been our dream, our passion, and our home. But sadly, due to rising costs and mounting financial pressures, we’ve found ourselves in an impossible position.
Since April 1st, our overheads and supplier costs have soared, driven by changes brought in by a government that feels completely out of touch with the realities of small, independent businesses like ours. We’ve done everything we can, but the numbers just don’t add up anymore.
To every single one of you who walked through our doors, shared a meal, brought your loved ones, celebrated milestones, or simply showed up to support us, thank you. Your kindness, loyalty, and love meant more than you’ll ever know. We’ve made memories that will stay with us for a lifetime, and we’re so proud of what we built with you by our side.
If there’s one thing we ask as we say goodbye, it’s this: please continue to support your local businesses. They are the heart of your community, and right now, they need you more than ever."
Big Smoke website
Images: Big Smoke
A post on social media said the the operators were "heartbroken" to close its doors in the face of rising costs.
Rothbiz reported in 2020 on plans for The Big Smoke taking on the former Florence Nightingale pub at Moorgate, which was previously turned into a restaurant and operated as Modern China.
With a 4,600 sq ft ground floor, the transformed restaurant "dedicated to the majesty of meats" offered a menu featuring a range of burgers with names such as "The Italian Stallion" and "The Big Daddy." Seven types of steaks were joined by ribs, chicken, brisket and "The Yorkshire Sarnie."
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A post on Facebook from The Big Smoke this week reads: "This is something we never imagined we’d have to write
"After almost five incredible years, we are heartbroken to announce that The Big Smoke Restaurant has closed its doors with immediate effect. We’ve poured our hearts and souls into this place. As a family-run business, The Big Smoke has been more than just a restaurant, it’s been our dream, our passion, and our home. But sadly, due to rising costs and mounting financial pressures, we’ve found ourselves in an impossible position.
Since April 1st, our overheads and supplier costs have soared, driven by changes brought in by a government that feels completely out of touch with the realities of small, independent businesses like ours. We’ve done everything we can, but the numbers just don’t add up anymore.
To every single one of you who walked through our doors, shared a meal, brought your loved ones, celebrated milestones, or simply showed up to support us, thank you. Your kindness, loyalty, and love meant more than you’ll ever know. We’ve made memories that will stay with us for a lifetime, and we’re so proud of what we built with you by our side.
If there’s one thing we ask as we say goodbye, it’s this: please continue to support your local businesses. They are the heart of your community, and right now, they need you more than ever."
Big Smoke website
Images: Big Smoke
9 comments:
Well done Labour....and all the deluded fools that elected them!
Unfortunately I think this will be the start of a horrible trend!
It is sad to see a local business close, though to claim this is a result of Government changes seems a bit of a stretch, given the increases only came into effect in April, and other restaurant businesses are opening in the town.
I voted Labour, I'm no fool, I read reviews and I've eaten there, this place has been seriously lacking in quality and service for a while now, that's why it failed, nothing to do with a few extra quid in NI contributions.
Pmsl .... someone admitting publicly to voting for Labour....and they claim not to be a fool,well theres something going on up between your ears that needs attention if you still believe that!🤣🤣
I don't think you've the slightest knowledge of how much NI rises are costing businesses,I personally have had to take a big pay cut to actually keep working for the company I do work for.Labour is crippling business and it will be workers who will pay the price.Too many years in opposition,as left Labour clueless.
The quality and service could have been better but the NI was the final nail in the coffin, I think they would have carried on if it wasn’t for the NI rises and minimum wage increase. I know one of the owners and I know this to be correct.
Given several takeaways have opened in the last few months in Rotherham, and 2 restaurants on Forge Island clearly businesses are able to operate successfully despite the increase in NI and minimum wages. Politicising the issue is just an easy cop out for poor business management.
I’d wager at least one of those two restaurants won’t be there this time next year. As for the takeaways, I think most of us know they aren’t all there to make money, a bit like the barber shops.
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