A RESTAURANT chain with 84 locations across the UK will pull up the shutters for good at a popular site in another blow to the area.
French-inspired brasserie Côte is set to close its popular branch at Gloucester Quays, marking the end of an era at the retail and leisure hub.
Côte Brasserie will be closing one of its beloved branches (stock)[/caption]
The restaurant, which first opened in 2017, quickly became one of the more upmarket options at the site, offering a taste of France to local diners.
But Côte was due to close its doors at the site by Sunday, February 23.
But it’s not just the French bistro waving goodbye.
Fashion giant FatFace, is also shutting its Gloucester Quays store this month, just two years after reopening in the centre.
Despite these closures, Gloucester Quays has maintained strong momentum, reporting a record year for retail and food and beverage performance in 2024, surpassing national benchmarks.
And there’s no sign of the Quays slowing down.
According to local outlet SoGlos.com, the centre is already in talks with a new restaurant concept to fill Côte’s spot, though no details have been revealed yet.
For fans of French dining, don’t despair — Côte still has two nearby locations in Cheltenham and Cirencester, meaning the French brasserie experience is still within reach.
And FatFace isn’t leaving the area entirely, with stores still operating in Cheltenham’s Promenade and Stow-on-the-Wold.
But Gloucester Quays isn’t the only retail spot feeling the sting.
Over in Manchester, Wagamama’s beloved Spinningfields location has closed its doors after 20 years.
The Japanese chain, known for its signature Chicken Katsu curry and ramen dishes, shut its Hardman Street site after its lease expired.
But don’t worry — fans can still get their fix at Wagamama’s nearby locations at St Peter’s Square and Printworks.
Meanwhile, the “biggest” sushi restaurant in the North has suddenly shut down after being open for just six months.
Unagi Media City in Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, has announced it will be closing immediately.
The huge venue has only been open for six months and was one of the most well-known sites of Japanese chain Unagi.
It claimed to be the “biggest sushi bar in the North” when it opened and blended futuristic design with pan-Asian snacks and street food.
In a statement shared on the restaurant’s Instagram page, it announced its newest location in Salford Quays would close in order for the chain to be able to focus on its other “thriving” venues.
It said: “Dear friends, sadly, we must announce that we won’t be extending our stay in Salford Quays and will be closing Unagi Media City with immediate effect.
“It’s been a tough decision but it will enable us to focus on our thriving Unagi’s in Altrincham, Wilmslow, Didsbury and Cheetham Hill and get rolling on some exciting new openings in Manchester later this year.
“A huge thank you to all our wonderful team and every guest we have welcomed. Onward we roll!”
The restaurant also said it would try and redistribute its Media City employees across its other outlets.
