6 much-loved Nottingham businesses and restaurants we’ve lost in 2024

With the ongoing cost of living crisis affecting both businesses and their customers, 2024 has been a difficult time for many. 

We’re now well into the second half of 2024 and it’s fair to say that Nottingham has lost some much-loved businesses and restaurants since the turn of the year. 

From iconic nightclub PRYZM to popular fine dining restaurant World Service, the city has suffered some damaging closures over the past eight months. 

We’ve picked out six much-loved Nottingham businesses and restaurants we’ve said goodbye to so far this year. 

1. World Service

Highly-rated fine dining restaurant World Service closed on August 3 after 24 years in Castle Gate. 

Amongst reasons cited for the closure, the restaurant said ‘it was no longer easy to provide fine dining at an affordable cost.’

2. Ted Baker

Ted Baker’s time in Nottingham came to an end on April 19 after the brand fell into administration. 

The Bridlesmith Gate store was one of 46 across the UK to close, resulting in the loss of 245 jobs. 

3. Pryzm

The shock closure of Nottingham’s PRYZM nightclub came in early February after its owner, Rekom UK, failed to agree terms with the building’s landlord. 

In September, more than seven months after its closure, the Lower Parliament Street building will reopen as The Palais for the first time in decades. 

4. Ginza

Japanese restaurant Ginza, in Mansfield Road, Sherwood, closed on July 27, having served thousands of customers over its three decades in business.

Famous for its Teppan-Yaki style, diners at Ginza would have their food cooked by chefs on the table in-front of them. 

In a goodbye message on social media, Ginza’s owners thanked customers for their support over the last 32 years. 

5. Patisserie Valerie

Patisserie Valerie, in Exchange Arcade, closed in April after nearly 12 years of trading. 

The cafe was not able to agree renewal terms with its landlord, with the building still currently empty.

6. Colombo Street

Sri Lankan restaurant Colombo Street, in Adam’s Walk, near Fletcher Gate, closed in July after less than three years in operation. 

In a goodbye message to customers on social media, its owners cited  “current market conditions” and “financial difficulties” for its closure.