Tapas restaurant Silk Rd has closed its city centre location, blaming poor sales and rising costs.
The restaurant promises authentic cuisine inspired by the Silk Road, which spans three continents from the Pacific to the Mediterranean.
Following the success of its first branch in Heswall, Silk Rd opened in Beetham Plaza in 2018. The business issued a "devastating" statement today explaining the site is now closed but will continue operating from Heswall.
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Sharing the news online, the statement read: "It is with deep regret that we announce the closure of Silk Rd Liverpool. We are still open in Heswall, so you can still come and see us there and any vouchers can still be redeemed
"There are many factors attributed to this decision, the pedestrianisation of both Bold Street & Castle Street have taken custom away, meaning sales are down, add into this the high energy costs we have had to endure. The increase in both food costs and labour costs, meaning we have just not been able to make the business stack up.
"We truly thank all of those that have visited us over the 6 years we were there and sincerely hope one day to return to Liverpool, but in a higher footfall area. Thank you again and see you in Heswall."
Customers issued their support to the business online. Elizabeth Sarah said: "Devastating. The council are ruining our city! But we will happily travel to Heswall." Diane Dilworth added: "Very sad but understand the reasoning. I love Heswall one too."
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