Patisserie Valerie closes Nottingham café by leaving handwritten note on the door

A Nottingham city centre café has closed with immediate effect. 

Patisserie Valerie, which has had a shop in Exchange Arcade since 2012, has shut its doors as Nottingham’s high street receives another blow. 

When Nottingham World visited the shop today (Tuesday, April 23) a handwritten note on the front door said: “This store is now permanently closed”. 

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The interior of the shop appeared darkened, with all exterior seating and signage moved inside. 

The Nottingham shop has now been removed from the company’s website.

Before its closure, Patisserie Valerie had an average three-star TripAdvisor rating from 478 reviews. 

News of the cafe’s closure comes just two weeks after Ted Baker, located in nearby Bridlesmith Gate, closed after the brand fell into liquidation. 

After opening its first store in London in 1926, Patisserie Valerie went on to become one of the UK’s most popular café chains. 

However, the company went into administration in 2019, leading to the closure of 70 stores and the loss of 900 jobs. 

It’s not yet known what the former Nottingham café will become following its closure. 

Patisserie Valerie has been contacted for comment.