The Big Smoke, Rotherham: Popular steakhouse restaurant announces shock closure

Yorkshire Post

A popular steakhouse and BBQ restaurant in South Yorkshire has announced it is closing with 'immediate effect’.  The Big Smoke in Rotherham issued a statement on Facebook saying after "five incredible years" in business, the family run restaurant has been forced to close.  The Big Smoke posted: "We’ve poured our hearts and souls into this place. As a family-run business, The Big Smoke has been more than just a restaurant, it’s been our dream, our passion, and our home. "

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00:00A popular steakhouse in Rotherham has announced its shock closure, blaming the so-called out-of-touch government

00:07since rises to national insurance contribution for businesses as well as the minimum wage since the 1st of April.

00:16The big smoke has been going for five years in the Moorthorpe Road area of Rotherham.

00:21People were quick to share online their sadness at yet another hospitality venue closing.

00:27One person even said they had their wedding day breakfast there.

00:31Others shared about their Christmas dinners there as well as birthdays and many a special occasion.

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