A city cafe and bar has been closed less than a year since it was reopened. 

The Surrey Bar and Kitchen, in Surrey Street, permanently shut down on Friday. 

Norwich Evening News: The business reopened in June 2023The business reopened in June 2023 (Image: Newsquest)

It comes just 10 months after the business reopened in June 2023 - and six months after it relaunched following an extensive refurbishment and acquisition of an alcohol licence. 

A spokesman for the venue said: "It is with much regret that we announce the permanent closure of the Surrey Bar and Kitchen as of March 1, 2024.

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"We are extremely proud of what we have accomplished since opening last year, so this has been a difficult decision to make.

"We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your loyal custom and to wish you all the very best."

Norwich Evening News: A notice has appeared in the window of the former barA notice has appeared in the window of the former bar (Image: Newsquest)

Previously The Surrey Tavern from 1851 until 2016, the business changed into The Surrey Kitchen and Bar in 2018 before reopening at the beginning of June.

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The business operated as a cafe for the first few months while the owners waited for an alcohol licence.

It closed from September 25 for renovation until October 2, reopening with a full bar.

The managers of the venue have been contacted for comment.