The City Centre Restaurant Kala in a shocking announcement this evening has said that it is closing with immediate effect
In a statement posted on Instagram Chef Gary Usher said
It’s with a heavy heart that I announce the immediate closure of Kala.
I’m not really sure how to explain why we’ve closed other than we weren’t busy enough to cover our costs. I really really want to blame the economy & the pandemic. I really want to say the rising costs have made it impossible. All those factors haven’t helped but we are 50% down in trade at Kala & that is the killer. It goes without saying our business rates increasing substantially & the hike in NIC contributions only works against us.
This was not planned but neither was us being this quiet in June.
All the Kala team will be paid up to date, our rent & suppliers too
If you have a voucher with us, as always it can be used in the wider group.
It was always a dream to have a restaurant on King Street in Manchester. I just wish it had lasted longer than 6 years.
Thank you to all the team past & present & I’m so sorry to all of you and all the guests that I couldn’t create something with longevity.
Please come & visit us in Didsbury at Hispi where it will be our pleasure to welcome you.Farewell King Street. Farewell Kala.
