Ecclesall Road: Estate agent announces deal for major restaurant in former Colombo premises
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A major restaurant on one of Sheffield’s trendiest streets is set to reopen after almost three years.
The former Colombo eaterie, in a large unit at number 359, has been let, according to the estate agent.
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Hide AdThe Sri Lankan restaurant opened in 2019 but lasted two years, closing in 2021 - mid way through the pandemic.
It could be a rare piece of good news for the road which has sprouted ‘to let’ boards in recent years.
Reds' True BBQ at 383-385 was ‘under offer’ before being put up for auction in December. It failed to sell.
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Hide AdGraze Inn and The Eagle were also 'under offer' last year but there has been no sign of a deal.
Amaro Lounge and Tuk Tuk Thai remain closed and a planned food hall has yet to materialise.
Only Jaflong offers some good news. The famous Crookes-based restaurant last year announced it was opening in the former Honeycomb restaurant on Ecclesall Road.
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