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Popular Isle Of Wight Restaurant The Breeze Announces Immediate Temporary Closure

Photo from the Breeze, Facebook.

The Breeze Restaurant at Island Harbour has announced is it closing temporarily with immediate effect.

A combination of a lack of staff and rising costs are being blamed.

The management team has said it is in the "process of evaluating its long-term viability".

A statement from the restaurant, which is based at Island Harbour on the outskirts of Newport, reads:

"It is with great sadness that we have had to make the hard decision to temporarily close the Breeze Restaurant & Bar at Island Harbour, with immediate effect.

"We are currently in the process of evaluating its long-term viability, but the restaurant will need to remain closed for the foreseeable future.

"It has become increasingly hard to find experienced and qualified staff and this has caused us enormous difficulties over the last summer season.

"In addition to this, the recent rising economic costs have also contributed to our decision."

Back in April the popular restaurant was hit with a one-star food hygiene rating, as Isle of Wight Radio previously reported.

At the time the restaurant said it had applied for a re-inspection and thanked customers for their support.

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