Discovery Bay to close after 12 years

business-wise.

“It has been a pleasure. The people of Huddersfield have supported me from day one. I could not have survived without the support from the wonderful Huddersfield people.”

He said the restaurant business had been “okay” and the closure had nothing to do with any others factors and that Kirklees Council had been very supportive.

The June 24 will be a “send off” event, he said.

“If people are around they can come and have a drink, a laugh and a cry. It will be our last night. Really it’s a celebration.”

Barrington said he wasn’t sure what he would be doing in the future.

“I just want to take a break at this moment in time. I want to get some normality and to recharge the batteries.”

In a post on Facebook, which is signed ‘Barrington and the Discovery Bay team,’ the restaurant said: “Over the past 11 years we’ve laughed (often), we’ve cried (occasionally), we’ve cooked mountains of curried goat and you’ve eaten loads of fried chicken.

“We’ve drank the night away together and scuffed the floorboards dancing to (very) disco.”

The post adds: “It’s our last day on Saturday, June 24. We wanted to say a big thank you to all our amazing customers and keep your eyes open for our next crazy adventure.”

Customers reacted with shock and sadness to the post. One said: “Oh no, gutted.” Another said: “As if! Sad times.”