Sorrel, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Dorking, Surrey, closes with immediate effect, according to a message sent to diners this week. The restaurant informs customers that upcoming bookings have been cancelled following what the owner describes as a difficult decision to shut down. In the communication, the owner attributes the closure to rising costs, blaming tax increases associated with the Labour government, characterizing them as ongoing. The announcements focus on the immediate cancellation of reservations and do not provide further details about specific timing, alternative plans, or whether the closure is temporary or permanent. The reports also do not include commentary from representatives of the restaurant beyond the message to diners, nor do they offer independent verification or broader context about its financial situation. Overall, the available information centers on the restaurant’s sudden closure, the notice to customers, and the owner’s stated reasons linked to tax and cost pressures.