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Sunday Brunch star Simon Rimmer ‘heartbroken’ as restaurant closes after 33 years: ‘A very sad day’

The restaurant first opened in 1990

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Sunday Brunch star Simon Rimmer said goodbye to his restaurant earlier this year after 33 years.

He had announced the sad news in a video on Twitter at the start of January.

Sunday Brunch star Simon Rimmer closes his restaurant

In a video for his 270.6k followers to see, Sunday Brunch star Simon revealed that his restaurant had been forced to shut.

A very sad day for us. A message from us @greensveggie,” he captioned the video.

“This is a very sad day. After 33 years of running Greens in Didsbury, we’ve unfortunately had to close the door,” he said in the video.

“Our landlords have increased our rent by (within) the region of 35 per cent, the cost of raw materials, the cost of heat, light and power, employing people and general food costs have meant that the business unfortunately has become unviable,” he then continued.

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Simon’s restaurant has closed (Credit: ITV)

Sunday Brunch star Simon Rimmer on ‘heartbreaking’ day

Simon then continued. “With immediate effect we’ve unfortunately shut the door. It’s a heartbreaking day,” the Strictly star said.

“I’d like to thank every single member of staff that has worked for us over the years, every single customer that has come through the door, our amazing suppliers, our neighbours, our friends and anybody who has ever set foot inside the door,” he then continued.

“I can’t believe I’m actually doing this message. Big love. Thank you for the last 33 years – and hopefully, we’ll see you in Sale, if not here. Lots of love,” he then said.

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Simon’s followers sent their support (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Meanwhile, days after, Simon shared a selfie outside of the restaurant. He told fans: “Today we said goodbye to @greensdidsbury. 33 years of my life coming to a sad end.

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“Thanks and love to all who’ve been on our journey. @simonconnollygreens and I are proud of what we’ve achieved. Love, hugs, tears and we’ll carry on the journey @greenssale.”

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Robert Emlyn Slater
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