Award-winning restaurant shuts with NO explanation in heart of seaside town leaving customers ‘absolutely gutted'

AN AWARD-WINNING restaurant has suddenly closed its doors after giving no prior notice.
The luxury eatery first opened up in 2020 and quickly earned very prestigious accolade.
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The restaurant served a wide variety of Greek food
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The Proper Greek in Cornwall had served customers for just over five years
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The restaurant had opened up at the Bird in Hand Pub
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The Proper Greek was based in Hayle, Cornwall, and has most recently opened up in The Bird in Hand pub.
It was a major hit with diners, who flocked to the Greek restaurant and gave it a 4.8 score on TripAdvisor.
However, the restaurant - which had won an award for the best Greek food in Cornwall - suddenly closed without warning on May 20.
In an update to fans on Facebook, a spokesperson thanked its customers for their support.
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The post read: 'We are sorry to announce that Proper Greek is now closed and won't be opening again. This was a hard decision that was not taken lightly.
'All of us at Proper Greek would like to thank Nick S Reynolds and the Bird in Hand for hosting us for the last few years. We had some really good times over there and shared lovely moments with all of you.
'We would also like to thank all our lovely customers for supporting us. We would not have achieved the Best Greek Food in Cornwall award without you.
'It has been a hell of a ride!
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'Proper Greek out.'
Underneath the post, one devastated fan commented: 'Oh no!!!
Why are so many pubs and bars closing?
'What about one last blast and we can have a Greek party. All your lovely customers to give you a big send off.
'Absolutely gutted!!
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'All the best for the future guys. You will be greatly missed.
'Yamas!!!!'
What is happening to the hospitality industry?
By Laura McGuire, consumer reporter
MANY Food and drink chains have been struggling in recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out.
Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation.
Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny's closing branches.
Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs.
Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon.
Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans.
Another wished them luck for the future by posting: 'sorry to hear this - i hope your family is well and that there is something wonderful in store for you all.'
The spokesperson replied to the outpouring of love from fans - in a comment underneath the post.
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The comment read: 'thank you all for your lovely messages. it means a lot'
Proper Greek's closure comes after a devastating year for restaurants on the high street.
Many Michelin-starred restaurants have been forced to close as the price of renting soars and inflation grows.
Some restaurants blamed the Chancellor's decision to raise national insurance contributions for employers, but Rachel Reeves has said that her actions were necessary to stabilise the economy she had inherited.
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The economy grew by 0.7 per cent between January and March, as investment in the UK soared due to anxieties over Trump's tariff war.
Other eateries, like La Goccia in Covent Garden, instead blamed 'covid' and 'Brexit' - saying that both events had made it more difficult to hire qualified staff.

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