Popular Mansfield cocktail and tapas bar blames ‘rising costs’ for closure
A popular cocktail and tapas bar at Mansfield Leisure Park has closed after struggling to deal with rising costs.
Owners of Serenity tapas and cocktail bar at the park in Nottingham Road made the “difficult” announcement on their Facebook Page.
The restaurant and bar opened in January 2024 as is run by the same team behind The Dog and Duck restaurant in Kings Clipstone.
Announcing the closure on Facebook the post states: "Over the years, Serenity has been home to first dates, birthdays, celebrations, family meals, cocktails with friends and countless memories.
"We are immensely proud of what we created and grateful to every guest who chose to spend their time with us.
"Like many businesses in hospitality, rising operating costs have made it increasingly challenging to continue trading in our current form. This was not a decision was taken lightly."
All members of staff currently working at Serenity have been offered jobs at the sister venue, The Dog and Duck, where several of Serenity's most popular dishes will now appear on the menu.
Residents with upcoming bookings at Serenity have been contacted.
The post added: "While this chapter is closing, it is certainly not the end. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your support, your loyalty and the memories you've helped create. Watch this space."
The UK hospitality sector is currently losing nearly three licensed venues each day, as a result of rising labour costs, energy bills, and food/drink inflation.