Popular restaurant with 45 locations announces shock closure of branch after 10 years

Popular restaurant with 45 locations announces shock closure of branch after 10 yearsThe restaurant and bar will close its doors on Thursday after almost a decade in the cityCommentsLifestyleEllen Jenne Senior U35 Spare Time Writer and Ellie Gosley10:50, 13 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe restaurant and bar will close its doors on Thursday after almost a decade in the city(Image: FilippoBacci via Getty Images)A well-loved chain restaurant and bar has confirmed it will shut one of its venues later this week. Caribbean-inspired eatery Turtle Bay, which operates around 45 sites across the UK, has announced a closure in Swansea after nearly a decade serving the city.‌The chain first opened its doors on Swansea's Castle Street back in 2017. Turtle Bay, which also runs a branch on Cardiff's St Mary Street, recently scooped the Best of Swansea accolade at the Wales Restaurant Awards.‌The Swansea restaurant announced it will shut its doors on Thursday, April 16, reports Wales Online. In a heartfelt message to its loyal customers, the restaurant shared the news of its closure.‌View 3 ImagesTurtle Bay opened on Swansea's Castle Street in 2017(Image: Jonathan Myers)Turtle Bay Swansea said: "After almost ten incredible years, next week we will close our doors for the last time.‌"We are devastated, but wanted to thank you all for your support over the years. "Thank you for all the memories, the wild bottomless brunches, the warm Caribbean vibes, friendly conversations, bucket-loads of jerk chicken, curry goat and rice and peas. We will miss you!"Your nearest Turtle Bay will be Cardiff. Our last day of trade will be Thursday, April 16. Diolch yn fawr Abertawe. One love."View 3 ImagesTurtle Bay has announced its Swansea location will close later this week(Image: Jonathan Myers)Article continues belowRegulars expressed their shock and sadness at the news. One wrote: "Gutted to hear this. Had many a fabulous bottomless brunch here with family an...