Blow for UK metropolis as fashionable sandwich store to close on Friday – misplaced 11 eateries in 2026

It’s the newest blow for town which has seen a variety of closures already this 12 months.

Closed sign

The store will shut for good in simply days (Picture: Getty)

A beloved sandwich store within the coronary heart of a significant UK metropolis has confirmed its imminent closure. The information comes after 11 bars and eating places have already shut for good across the metropolis to this point this 12 months.

Soku Sarnie, situated on Previous Eldon Sq. in Newcastle, has informed prospects that the favored lunch time spot will shut on Friday (March 6). The enterprise has attracted a number of consideration on Instagram in current instances, with foodies being drawn in the direction of its sandwich creations such because the Siracha Honey Philly Cheese, Thai Scorching Honey Fried Rooster, Meatball Sub and Caramelised Cauli Cheese. Nevertheless, the store will shut this week with the homeowners confirming they’re “pausing” their sandwich choices for now.

As reported by Chronicle Reside, the homeowners added: “This resolution comes on account of circumstances past our management, BUT this isn’t the top, only a non permanent break.”

Quite a lot of Geordie locals have reacted to the announcement, with one writing on social media: “Really unhappy information! However gonna catch you earlier than you go.” A second merely commented: “Noooooooo”.

The closure of Soku Sarnie comes following the top of 11 eateries throughout Newcastle to this point this 12 months. Quite a lot of others have been additionally pressured to close in 2025, together with Leila Lily’s, Earl of Pitt Avenue, Prohibition.

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