Award-winning Clitheroe bistro Tom's Table closes after seven years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 05:32 · Archive

French-inspired bistro Tom's Table in Clitheroe has closed after nearly seven years, with owners citing rising costs and changing dining habits.

Tom's Table, a French-inspired bistro located off Lowergate in Clitheroe, has closed its doors after nearly seven years of service. The restaurant served its final customers on 17 October and was fully booked for the closure day.

Owners Tom Drinkall and Kate, who is the general manager, decided to step away from the business due to pressures facing independent restaurants. Tom said: 'Rising costs and changing dining habits have brought challenges for independent restaurants everywhere, and we've certainly felt those pressures ourselves.' He confirmed the couple had adapted and evolved the business but ultimately decided 'the time is right to bring this chapter to a close'.

The restaurant was crowned best restaurant in Lancashire at the England Business Awards 2022. Tom reflected on the restaurant's achievements, stating: 'When we opened, we had one simple ambition: to create a restaurant we could be proud of here in Clitheroe. Looking back at what we've achieved, we can honestly say we did that.' He noted the restaurant had supported local suppliers and hosted thousands of meals and celebrations.

The events catering side of the business, including intimate dinner parties and weddings, will continue operating.

How it is being reported

• French-inspired bistro diners called 'exceptional' to close today after 7 yearsClitheroe’s French-inspired Tom’s Table bistro will close on October 17 after nearly seven years, as rising costs and changing dining habits hit owners.Lancashire Telegraph · 17 Oct, 05:00
• Award-winning Clitheroe restaurant annouces closure after seven years - here's what's coming nextEvents by Toms Table - an outside catering business - will continue as normal.Burnley Express · 16 Oct, 09:34

In this story: Tom's Table · Clitheroe · Tom Drinkall · Kate · Lancashire · England Business Awards 2022

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