Celebrity chef James Martin's long-running Manchester restaurant is set to close after more than 14 years at Manchester235.
The restaurant, located inside Manchester235 Casino, first opened in 2012 and has become one of Manchester city centre's best-known dining venues.
A spokesperson for James Martin Manchester confirmed the closure on Wednesday, September 30.
The closure was also confirmed in an email sent to customers with future reservations.
The message said: "After a successful partnership spanning more than a decade, Metropolitan Gaming and James Martin have mutually agreed to conclude their restaurant partnership at Manchester235 on October 1, 2026."
Customers were told that existing bookings would no longer be able to go ahead following the closure.
The email continued: "Since opening in 2012, James Martin Manchester has played an important role in Manchester235 and the city's food and beverage scene, creating memorable dining experiences, hosting exceptional events, and welcoming guests for countless special occasions."
"We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved together and grateful to James and his team for the creativity, passion, and commitment they have brought to the restaurant throughout our partnership."
The restaurant has been a fixture of Manchester's dining scene for more than a decade, serving Martin's signature British-inspired menus and attracting guests from across the North West.
Martin is best known for hosting ITV's Saturday Morning and appearing on a range of television cooking programmes.
The chef has made several appearances at the Bolton Food and Drink Festival over the years, drawing large crowds for live cooking demonstrations and meet-and-greet sessions.
James Martin's press team has been contacted for a comment.
The closure will bring to an end one of the longest-running celebrity chef restaurant partnerships in Manchester city centre.
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