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 it is now clear the business is untenable. "We'd like to thank everyone, team members and guests, who have been on the Greens journey with us.
" Inside Greens in Sale (Image: MEN) TV star Simon has yet to make his own comment on the closure on his social media feeds. When he announced the news about the original Greens closing, he shared a video message explaining how a huge rent hike, and rising energy bills, made keeping the Didsbury restaurant impossible. He said at the time: "Well this is a very sad day.
After 33 years of running Greens in Didsbury we've unfortunately had to close the door. "Our landlords have increased the rent in the region of 35%, the cost of raw materials, the cost of heat, light and power, employing people and general food costs have meant the business has unfortunately become unviable so with immediate effect we have shut the door." He went on to say it was a "heartbreaking day" and thanked staff who had worked for Greens over the years, as well as suppliers, customers, neighbours and friends.
In the emotional post he added: "I can't believe I'm actually doing this message. Big love, thank you for the last 33 years and hopefully we'll see you in Sale. Lots of love.
" The popular dining spot became the first entirely veggie restaurant in the UK to be in the Good Food Guide and also received an AA Rosette in 1992, which it had retained until closure..
