Popular Sunderland restaurant 808 Bar & Kitchen closes its doors. Owners thank staff and loyal customers for their support.
The restaurant first opened back in 2019 and people liked it a lot. They even had over 15,000 social media followers. TripAdvisor reviews talked about the “lovely” food.
The owners thanked their “very loyal” customers. They didn’t say why they closed, but they appreciate all the support they received.
808 stated they made a difficult decision and closed their doors for the last time. They also thanked their current and former staff.
They are contacting people with bookings, and a team member will reach them soon. The owners mentioned future plans for the city and asked people to support local businesses.
They hinted at a return sometime and said to “watch this space” for updates. Customers showed their sadness online and added well wishes in the comments.
One person praised the great business they created. Another customer felt gutted by the news because it was one of their favorite places.
Someone else shared a happy memory from 2019 and celebrated their engagement there. People still talk about the food, and they will miss 808.