The restaurant chain issued a statement to customers.

16:37, Tue, Feb 24, 2026 Updated: 16:44, Tue, Feb 24, 2026

View through the window of staff and customers inside Buns and Buns restaurant in Covent Garden Market, London, UK.

The restaurant is closing down (Image: Getty)

A major UK bar and restaurant chain has announced that one of its branches is to close down. Slug and Lettuce, who have 77 locations across the country, is to close its Bournemouth town centre branch on February 27.

Known for its lively atmosphere and cocktains The Slug & Lettuce on Old Christchurch Road has been operating in the popular seaside town for eight years. This branch opened in 2018, following an investment of £390,000. Built on the former Yates pub site on Dean Park Crescent, this venue became the town centre’s second Slug & Lettuce, joining the original location on Richmond Hill.

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