STEAK OUT
Beloved steakhouse chain to shut ALL its restaurants after collapsing into administration with no explanation
It comes after another steakhouse announced it was shutting on Monday
A STEAKHOUSE chain will close all branches after going bust.
The restaurants serve steak, seafood and other meat dishes but one has already closed down.
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Called Steak of the Art, the food spot is a steakhouse and art gallery concept.
It has "original, fun and entertaining" sites in both Bristol and Cardiff.
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Steak of the Art is owned by Groupco Ltd, which is run by former management consultant Stephen Bowen,
Companies House documents show Rob Coad and Sam Talby of Undebt were appointed as joint administrators on April 9.
The latest filing shows the company owed £410,347 to creditors as of March 31 last year.
Diners were devastated after hearing the announcement with many taking to social media to share their dissapointment.
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One cut-up customer said: "Steak of the Art!! Gutted!"
Another miffed diner commented: "Such a shame, that's the place in Bristol we went."
A third complained: "Is there anything left open in the uk?
"Every day something else is closing."
The Cardiff branch has already shut but the Bristol food spot is still up and running, with the website still taking bookings.
It offers an option of private dining, where up to 20 people can gather.
The steakhouse also has a gallery and hosts live music, film nights and fashion show fundraisers.
Customers have left the restaurant rave reviews on Tripadvisor saying the food was "absolutely delicious."
One happy guest commented: "What a delicious meal we had, both if us had the Rib of Beef Sunday roast for mothers day, the whole meal was cooked to perfection, the service was impeccable and the whole experience was a pleasure."
Another added: "The steak was absolutely delicious!
"And the roasts looked amazing, and I’m told were also delicious! I would highly recommend this place!!"
A third chuffed diner said: "Impromptu work dinner for 10 of us whilst in Bristol. One of the best steaks we’ve tasted.
"So good!! Great staff and service and the sides were super tasty too. Great job!!"
It is not known if jobs will be axed of if the company will be sold.
The Sun has approached the restaurant for comment.
The news follows Rio Brazilian Steakhouse on Bridge Street, York, revealing it was shutting on Monday.
The steakhouse announced: "We regret to announce that Rio Brazilian Steakhouse York has now closed.
"We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause."
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Manchester-based vegan street food chain Herbivorous also confirmed it will be closing all three of its sites this month in an emotional social media post.
Founders Robyn Marsh and Damian Myles said it had become 'really difficult to maintain a thriving business', citing challenges including the pandemic, competition and the closure of Hatch food and drink village, one of their busiest sites.
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MANY Food and drink chains have been struggling in recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out.
Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation.
Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny's closing branches.
Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs.
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Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans.
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