While the reopening of the hospitality sector in early July has helped to restore a sense of normality, the pandemic has left its mark on hundreds of businesses, with some unable to reopen again at all. Here are 10 popular haunts across Yorkshire that sadly won’t be opening to customers again after lockdown.
5. The Yorke Arms, Harrogate
This award-winning North Yorkshire eatery has announced it is closing as a restaurant and will instead become a country house for private hire. Owner Johnathan Turner said the coronavirus restrictions meant that remaining as a restaurant is not viable. Photo: Google
6. The Devonshire Cat, Sheffield
This Abbeydale Brewery pub announced the news it would not be reopening in a Facebook post on 22 June, citing a reduction in footfall in recent years, coupled with the effects of the coronavirus outbreak, as the reason for its decision. Photo: Google
7. Lydia's Cake Away
This cute cake shop in Hull confirmed that it would be closing for good in a Facebook post on 28 June, but it will be continuing with a delivery service over the next few months. Photo: Google
8. The Corner, Huddersfield
This Huddersfield bar was already struggling before the lockdown struck, but made the sad announcement it would not be reopening due to the infeasibility of implementing social distancing guidelines in the space, which is set over two floors and has no outdoor area. Photo: Shutterstock