Klosterhaus: Owners issue statement about the shock closure of Bristol restaurant

The owners of Bristol restaurant Klosterhaus have spoken about the sudden closure of the Cabot Circus site.

Housed in a historic 18th Century meeting house in Quakers Friars, Cabot Circus, Klosterhaus closed its doors after its New Year’s Eve celebrations.

The restaurant is owned by London’s D&D group, which has issued a statement about the Bristol closure.

A spokesperson said: “Klosterhaus is a landmark building which opened shortly after the first COVID 19 lockdown in September 2020.

“Unfortunately, trading has been challenging and with the current economic challenges including spiralling utility, food and beverage costs and the unstable labour market we have sadly, after much consideration, decided to cease trading in this restaurant.

“D&D restaurants, however, continue to trade well have had a very positive December despite the ongoing industrial disputes effecting transport.

“We are particularly proud of our latest opening Orelle, in Birmingham. The new site, which opened only two months ago, is trading very well, exceeding our revenue projections.”

The Bristol building, which is connected to a medieval Dominican friary, was previously Brasserie Blanc, owned by celebrity chef Raymond Blanc.