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"Absolutely Devastated" - The Grill Announces Newport Closure

Georgia and Richard

Popular restaurant The Grill is to close the doors of its Newport venue.

Its owners say they are shutting with immediate effect, but are 'desperately' on the look out for new premises. 

The restaurant, which is based at Charter House in St Thomas' Square, posted on Facebook to say its "absolutely devastated".

A spokesperson said:

"We are so sorry to be doing this, but unfortunately due to unforeseen and continuing venue issues we are being forced to close with immediate effect. We are desperately looking for a new venue on the Isle of Wight to continue our growing journey. We are deeply sorry for everyone we are disappointing and if there was any way we could get around this we would."

"If anyone would like anymore information please feel free to contact us directly for a chat and update, as you can appreciate we are absolutely devastated to make this call."

The building was formerly home to restaurant, El Patron.

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