UK Michelin Guide restaurants that have closed in last year

Being recognised in the guide is a sign of culinary excellence, with it being a way to reward the best establishments.

However, this achievement doesn’t guard against the economic pressures that many eateries are facing.

Here are 10 UK restaurants that have featured in the Michelin Guide that have sadly shut their doors or have announced they will be closing in the past year.

10 restaurants awarded by the Michelin Guide that have closed in the last year

Bibendum, London

Bibendum was considered a London institution, having opened its doors as a restaurant back in 1987.

The building had originally been the headquarters of Michelin before being converted to a mixed-use space in the 1980s.

The restaurant that was built there was named after the ‘Michelin Man’ itself, who features prominently on the Grade II-listed building’s vintage stained glass windows.

It was taken over by French chef Claude Bosi in 2017, who helped it earn two Michelin stars within a year.

However, in August 2025, it shut its doors, with a statement shared by the restaurant sharing: “Despite our very best efforts, we were unable to reach a resolution with our partners and landlords that would allow Michelin House to move into its next chapter.”

La Damne de Pic, London

Located in the Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, La Damne de Pic was run by Anne-Sophie Pic and focused on French cuisine.

It first opened in 2017, with it receiving its first Michelin star a year later and its second in 2018.

However, it shut its doors in February 2025, with the group and the hotel ending their partnership.

The Five Fields, London

The Five Fields closed down at the end of February 2025 after 12 years of operation in Chelsea.

American chef Taylor Bonnyman launched the establishment in 2013, with the restaurant using ingredients from its own kitchen garden in Sussex.

In a statement on Instagram, they shared: “We are incredibly grateful to all of our guests for their generous patronage and support over the years, as well as to our dedicated suppliers who have provided us with the finest ingredients and support. ⁠”

Somssi, London

Somssi was a restaurant located at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, which earned a Michelin star after six months of trading.

However, chef Jihun Kim announced his departure in March 2026, and the restaurant has also shut.

In a post on Instagram, Kim said: “Those who have enjoyed Somssi and been part of its journey—I hope to welcome you again, wherever that may be.”

Club Gascon, London

Club Gascon will be shutting its doors at the end of March after opening back in 1998.

It earned a Michelin star in 2002, with it being praised for its French cuisine.

However, owners Aussignac and Vincent Labeyrie shared that it would no longer be operating after March 2026.

Pophams pasta restaurant, London Fields

Pophams Bakery launched an evening pasta restaurant in 2019, which was highly regarded for its creations.

While the bakery has continued, the restaurant stopped operating at the end of October 2025.

They cited the rising costs of produce, general bills, rent, and labour as the reasons why they stopped.

Crocadon, Cornwall

Crocadon Farmhouse announced at the end of October 2025 that it was shutting its restaurant.

Located near St Mellion, the establishment only opened in 2023 but quickly earned a Michelin Green Star due to its focus on sustainability.

Then, in 2024, it gained a Michelin star, which it retained up until its final service.

The restaurant was a ‘field to fork’ establishment, with ingredients being produced from the farm.

In a statement announcing its closure, Crocadon Farm said: “Crocadon has always been about more than a restaurant – it’s about learning through doing, respecting the land, and growing something lasting.”

Restaurant Örme, Manchester

Restaurant Örme opened in Manchester in 2023 as a British fine dining venue serving both tasting menus and à la carte with a Nordic twist.

However, in February 2026, it announced its intention to close, with owners Tom Wilson, Rachel Roberts and chef-patron Jack Fields urging people to book within the next six months if they wanted to try it.

In a statement, they added: “It has been a pleasure serving this wonderful community and beyond.

“We have had so much to celebrate over the last three years and will cherish the memories and experiences we have shared.”

SIX Rooftop, Gateshead

SIX Rooftop opened at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead in 2009, but closed down in February 2026.

In a statement, the restaurant said it had “faced difficult trading conditions, a tough economic climate and losses over a sustained period”.

It had been listed in the Michelin Guide in 2024 and 2025.

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Hide, Newcastle

Located in Heaton in Newcastle, Hide was a restaurant focusing on seasonal dishes before its closure in January 2026.

The restaurant only opened in October 2024 and was already featured in the Michelin Guide.

In a statement on Instagram, they shared: “We are extremely proud of the product we created and shared with so many, however 2025 was such a challenging year and unfortunately, the business became unsustainable.”