James Martin’s Manchester restaurant, Manchester235, closes after 14 years of trading. Multiple outlets report that the venue shuts its doors immediately.
According to reporting cited by the outlets, the restaurant is ending its operations and the partnership tied to the TV chef comes to an end. The Home and Daily Mail sources say casino operator Metropolitan Gaming, associated with the business arrangement, confirms that the collaboration with Martin has concluded. The Manchester Evening News likewise describes the closure as coming at once after a long run, emphasizing the restaurant’s long-running presence in the city.
While outlets align on the closure date and the fact that it is immediate, they differ mainly in emphasis—some focus on the end of the partnership and the role of Metropolitan Gaming, while others stress the restaurant’s longevity and popularity in Manchester. All accounts, however, describe the same outcome: Manchester235 is no longer operating.
