Popular Sheffield bar Isabella's in Kelham Island closing for good as owners blame 'increasing costs'
A popular bar and restaurant in a trendy district of Sheffield has been forced to close its doors due to ‘increasing costs’.
Isabella’s Bar and Restaurant has grown into a well-loved dining and drinking spot in the Kelham Island area of Sheffield.
A cafe by day, serving breakfast and lunch, the venue changes in the evening to become a trendy cocktail bar with small plates and tapas on offer.
Yet despite its popularity, the minds behind the business have now announced that they will be closing their doors for good.
Announcing the closure on Facebook, management wrote: “It's with sadness and heartbreak that we are announcing the closure of Isabella’s.
“Ever increasing costs on top of high overheads and running costs have left us in financial difficulties and hence we have made the decision to close permanently in Kelham Island
“Thank you to all our customers over the past few years. Your support and praise have been amazing.”
It joins a growing list of hospitality businesses which have closed recently, including the Green Room Bar, an iconic music venue on Division Street which is set to close next month after 22 years in business.
Meanwhile the Closed Shop, on Commonside, closed in January just a few years after reopening, while plans to demolish The Royal Oak in Deepcar and Three Feathers in Darnall recently received approval.
People turned to social media to lament the loss of Isabella’s, with one person writing: “What a shame, we loved it in there - the service, food and drink were always spot on.”
“Absolutely heartbroken, we love this restaurant, best Italian food and cocktails by far,” another commented.