Edgworth restaurant The Toby Inn announces immediate closure

The Toby Inn, in Edgworth, thanked their customers for their support over 40 years in business and said they understood the news “may come as a shock”.

In a post to Facebook on Monday evening (March 2), they said: “This has been an extremely difficult and heart-breaking decision, and whilst it’s no secret that we had been looking to retire, we understand the news may come as a shock”.

The Broadhead Road restaurant said they close their doors “with enormous pride” and said 40 years in hospitality is “no small achievement”.

“And we feel incredibly fortunate to have shared that journey with such a wonderful community,” they continued, “Over the decades we’ve had the privilege of hosting birthdays, anniversaries, first dates, family gatherings and countless everyday meals that turned into special memories.

“40 years of laughter. 40 years of friendships. 40 years of memories that we will carry with us forever.”

They thanked their customers for choosing The Toby Inn, adding: “Many of you have become more than customers; you are friends.

“We feel incredibly lucky and deeply grateful for every visit, every conversation and every memory made within these walls.”

They also thanked their staff, past and present, for their “dedication and hard work”.

They continued: “You have been at the centre of everything we’ve built, and we could not be prouder or more grateful of the team that made this place what it is.”

The restaurant said that for anyone with future bookings, they will be in touch with you directly or you can contact them on thetobyinn@outlook.com.