‘Fabulous’ high street bar and restaurant announces closure

Customers have reacted to the announcement saying they are ‘absolutely gutted’ to see it close

A “fabulous” high street bar and restaurant has announced that it is going to close. Three Lions Sports Bar and Restaurant, in March, will officially close at the end of July 2026.

Black Rock Grill and Smokehouse is the restaurant part of Three Lions Sports Bar and Restaurant, which is also closing. Three Lions said that the closure follows “several issues beyond [their] control” alongside “rising costs” that left them with “no other choice” but to close.

The restaurant and bar has a large beer garden with outdoor seating as well as two children’s play areas. It offers a range of smokehouse dishes including barbeque pork ribs and ‘the smokehouse burger’.

In a statement, Three Lions Sports Bar and Restaurant said: “Today we have some sad news. We are closing for good at the end of July.

“Due to several issues beyond our control and rising costs we have no other choice. Please come and see us before we close. Lastly, we just want to say thank you to all our amazing and loyal customers, we will never forget you.”

Since the announcement, the restaurant and bar have received more than 50 comments in response. One person wrote that they are “absolutely gutted” to hear of the news, saying they “love dining” at the restaurant.

Another customer wrote: “Devastated isn’t the word. Can’t believe we’re going to lose our favourite place to eat.”

The restaurant, Black Rock Grill and Smokehouse, has built a strong reputation during its time, with an average 4.8 stars out of five on Google. One customer wrote: “Absolutely brilliant, lovely service and being able to cook your steak exactly how you want it yourself on a red hot slab was great.”

Another guest described the food as “fabulous” adding that the staff are “friendly”. Additionally, someone else said they were “extremely pleased” with their experience, adding: “The food was excellent, the service we received was above and beyond. The servers were excellent, beyond expectation.”