Hundreds of businesses have closed in the first half of this year, including much-loved shops, pubs and cafes. The Office for National Statistics reports that between January and March of this year, 490 businesses closed in Brighton, with more shutting their doors in recent months. The businesses cited reasons such as the cost of living crisis and Covid for the tough decision.
Hisbe supermarket, York Place Two branches of the sustainable supermarket closed in Brighton and Worthing as the company folded. It said its permanent closure was due to the cost of living crisis and impact of Covid. The supermarket was open for a decade before it shut for the final time in February.
The sustainable supermarket closed in February (Image: The Argus) Café Rouge, Brighton Marina The Brighton branch of this national chain permanently closed in February following a string of closures by food conglomerate Big Table Group. The restaurant had been on the marina boardwalk for 15 years. The boardwalk at Brighton Marina (Image: Andrew Gardner / The Argus) H’s Café, Coombe Road Greasy Spoon H’s Café had been open for 20 years before its closure in February.
Diners at the Coombe Road café were gutted at news of the closure as it was famed for one of the city’s best breakfasts. The café was much loved for its full English and builder's tea (Image: Google) Karen’s Diner, Brighton Marina The Brighton branch of Karen’s Diner also closed in February after police found high drug readin.
