A WORLD-class chef who dished up grub for Richard Branson is promoting his restaurant after struggling to attract in punters.
Graham Brundle, who educated on the Ritz in London, has put the Devon eatery available on the market for £1million.
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Brundle’s Bar and Restaurant turned a scorching spot in Woolacombe after it opened in 2019.
Serving up a combination of French, Asian and British delicacies, the restaurant is now labelled as “completely closed” on Google.
It was a part of the redevelopment of the derelict Narracott Resort.
The positioning was remodeled into Byron, a improvement of 55 fancy flats with a non-public pool, fitness center and sauna.
It’s now used for vacation lodging, boasting views of Woolacombe seaside.
Graham travelled the world cooking for the Virgin billionaire, Invoice Gates and even members of the royal household.
Hailing from the coastal city, Graham determined to set down roots in Woolacombe.
However tragically an absence of footfall resulted in Brundle’s demise.
In 2023 Graham informed followers that they’d be closing for the winter season sooner than regular.
“Sunday twenty sixth November might be our final day open this yr,” he wrote on Fb.
“Sadly we’ve needed to make the troublesome choice to close the doorways early this yr because of the quantity of footfall in Woolacombe.
“Within the meantime we’ll be internet hosting our remaining 2 Thai Buffets so ensure you get yourselves booked in for these, data to observe”.
Nonetheless, the family-friendly restaurant by no means reopened.
It scored 4/5 on Journey Advisor and listed as Travellers’ Selection in 2024.
One former diner wrote: “What a discover in Woolacombe. From the purpose we stepped into the restaurant till the time we left [it was] superb.
“Consideration to element and customer support was second to none.
“Not solely was the proprietor receptive to our canine who was served a doggy frappacino however totally attentive to our wants.
“The Thai meals was a few of the greatest I’ve tasted wherever, even in Bali.
“If you don’t go to right here, you’ll miss out. A bit treasure targeted on offering good meals utilizing one of the best and freshest elements,” they added.
Different visitors raved concerning the Sunday roasts on provide and the pleasant workers.
It’s being marketed by Match Property Property Brokers who branded Brundle’s as a “prime beachfront location”.
In addition they dismissed Graham’s dwindling footfall claims and stated Woolacombe is experiencing “one thing of a renaissance”.
They added: “Already one the UK’s premier vacation and native locations, Woolacombe is ready to grow to be famend internationally as top-of-the-line locations to go to within the UK.”
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