TV chef Simon Rimmer's remaining Greens restaurant has closed with "immediate effect". Today (September 17), the beloved vegetarian restaurant issued a heartbreaking update to confirm that the "business is untenable", and its doors have been closed permanently. The closure of the Stanley Square site comes just eight months after the shock closure of the original Greens vegetarian restaurant in West Didsbury .
It sparked an outpouring of shock and sadness from loyal customers and the wider hospitality industry. Greens has been trading in Greater Manchester for the past 33 years, and was seen as a trailblazer in the food world for its vegan and vegetarian offerings. READ MORE: Inside new glam Manchester restaurant that is booked out for weeks The eatery was the brainchild of Sunday Brunch star Simon and his business partner Simon Connolly.
The duo had launched Greens on Stanley Square in Sale in 2022, expanding the brand with a second site for the first time. It offered a similar menu to West Didbsury, but with a bigger bar area, outdoor seating and a roof terrace too. Simon Rimmer and Simon Connolly of Greens Restaurant (Image: UGC MEN) The news of the sad end of the business was announced on Greens' Instagram account with a "heartbroken" emoji on Tuesday.
The statement said: "It is with deep regret that the board of directors and shareholders have decided to close the doors permanently of Greens Sale with immediate effect. We've done everything possible to make this work, but.