‘Time to let go’ - Former Michelin-starred Leroy suddenly closes

Leroy, a former Michelin-starred restaurant in Shoreditch, has suddenly closed its doors for good.

The London bistro was awarded a star in 2019, but lost it earlier this year.

Leroy opened more than six years ago, straight off the back of the team closing predecessor Ellory in Hackney.

A post via Leroy’s official Instagram page read: “As of last Saturday, Leroy is no more.

“We would have been seven in March and indeed our previous incarnation Ellory opened nine years ago. It has been quite the ride but sadly nothing lasts forever.

“We fought hard against the dying of the light but sometimes there is a time to let go.

“In that time we’ve experienced some incredible highs and lows. It has been joyful and painful. Everything that makes life worth living.

“We could not have done it without brilliant staff and suppliers and customers. Our heart breaks not to be able to continue the journey, but we can leave knowing that we did all we could.

“Despite what our government may think, this is a noble profession and indeed any small business owner has our enduring respect. Only those who run a business, much less a hospitality business post Covid, know how tough it is.

“Use your restaurants or lose them. They need you now more than ever.

“Out of the blue. Into the black and eventually out the other side. Leroy is dead. Long live Leroy.”

Leroy, based on Phipp Street, took over Edwin’s Wine Bar in 2018 and was run by restaurateur and sommelier Ed Thaw, with Mike Murphy working as head chef.

It was known for its simple and affordable French food, as well as an extensive wine list.