As we approach the final few weeks of 2024, many of us will be reflecting on the good and the bad of our lives this year.
It’s no secret that the current economic climate is tough for everyone, but businesses have perhaps been impacted more than most.
Combine the general public having less disposable income with soaring bills for businesses themselves and you’ve got a pretty vicious circle of doom.
This has year seen some iconic Nottingham businesses close their doors for good, including some treasured city restaurants.
We’ve picked out seven Nottingham restaurants that the city has said goodbye to in 2024.
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.’ | World Service Photo: World Service
2. 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. | Katerina Coxon/Google Photo: Katerina Coxon/Google
3. 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. | Colombo Street Photo: Colombo Street
4. Annie's Burger Shack
Annie's Burger Shack, in Broadway, closed at the start of October, leaving 20 staff redundant. The burger joint opened in 2014 and went on to become one of Nottingham's most popular American restaurants. | Nottingham World Photo: Nottingham World