Soaring costs force closure of rooftop city restaurant

East 59th, on the third floor of Victoria Gate in Leeds, has closed suddenly due to the hostile economic environment.

The bar and restaurant had operated for five years and was owned by restaurant group D&D London.

Explaining the reasons behind the closure, a statement from the group noted: “East 59th is a great space and has developed a popular bar and rooftop dining scene since we opened the restaurant five years ago.

“But with the current economic challenges including spiralling utility, food and beverage costs and the unstable labour market we have sadly, after much consideration, decided to cease trading in this restaurant.

“D&D London intend to look after the restaurants’ greatly valued staff and management and wherever possible will seek to offer exciting positions in our other venues.

“D&D restaurants, however, continue to trade well and have had a very positive December despite the ongoing industrial disputes affecting transport.”