A popular chain restaurant and bar has announced it will close its Swansea location later this week. Caribbean-inspired restaurant and bar Turtle Bay, which has around 45 locations across the UK, said it is closing down after almost a decade in the city.

The chain restaurant opened on Swansea’s Castle Street in 2017. Turtle Bay, which also has a branch on Cardiff’s St Mary Street, recently won the Best of Swansea award at the Wales Restaurant Awards.

The Swansea restaurant will close on Thursday, April 16. For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here

In a message to customers, Turtle Bay Swansea said: “After almost 10 incredible years, next week we will close our doors for the last time. We are devastated, but wanted to thank you all for your support over the years.

“Thank you for all the memories, the wild bottomless brunches, the warm Caribbean vibes, friendly conversations, bucket-loads of jerk chicken, curry goat and rice & peas. We will miss you!

“Your nearest Turtle Bay will be Cardiff. Our last day of trade will be Thursday, April 16. Diolch yn fawr Abertawe. One love.”

Customers said they were shocked and saddened to learn of the closure. One person wrote: “Gutted to hear this. Had many a fabulous bottomless brunch here with family and friends.”

Another said: “Aw I’m gutted! Amazing food and cocktails there!!!” A third person added: “Devastated!! Absolutely love coming here.”

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