A bar and restaurant in Edinburgh’s fashionable Thistle Street has closed just weeks before the busy Christmas season.
The Bon Vivant, which had been operating for 17 years, said it had been a “difficult decision” but the business was no longer commercially viable.
A notice on its website states: “We have taken the difficult decision to close Bon Vivant.
“Despite the commitment of our team and the loyalty of our guests, growing economic pressures mean that continuing to trade is no longer commercially viable.
“We have chosen to close now to give our customers as much time as possible to make alternative arrangements for the Christmas period.
“Provision has been made to return all customer deposits in full, and our team is contacting affected bookings to arrange refunds and assist with rebooking at alternative venues. We are deeply grateful for the support we have received over the years.”
Bon Vivant was opened by Stuart McCluskey who left the business in 2023 and in a social media post said: “Sad day for me today. I was very proud of what I created way back in 2008. It’s a shame the new ownership weren’t able to make a go of it. My heart goes out to the staff. Long live Bon v. X.”
The bar was named Clas Magazine Restaurant Bar of the Year 2018 and 2019 and Tales of the Cocktail Top 10 International Restaurant Bar 2019.
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