19/11/2025
It is with broken hearts that we have to tell you, The Fish Bar will not be re-opening.
We have battled for the last 2 years against enormous increases in wages and contributions , utilities, insurances, product costs, the list goes on….
We’ve had to increase prices to help absorb at least some of these costs but you, our customers, have your own struggles with the current cost of living crisis so, understandably, we’ve seen a lot more empty tables and much lower spends when you do make it out for a meal.
We are not alone, dozens of hospitality venues nationwide are closing on a daily basis, the industry is truly in crisis. There have been calls to the government for some time to help by lowering the 20% VAT that we have to pay to them on every sale before any other expenses come out (let alone our own wages!) but so far nothing has been done.
We have tried so hard to survive by cutting costs wherever we could and increasing income in any way possible but the stress and financial impact has taken its toll and we just can’t carry on anymore.
It has been a truly amazing 8 years! Such a journey! We want to thank every single customer that has walked through the door, so many of you have become true friends, and every single one of our awesome staff team over the years - you’re the best!
We will miss you all so much! We’re not quite sure where we’re going from here but I’m sure you’ll see us around 🙏🏼
Please support the local businesses that are left 🙏🏼 They are struggling more than you know and they need you to walk through the doors more often and keep them going through these tough times
