Bournemouth-based zero-waste restaurant Terroir Tapas has closed down after seven years in business, citing rising costs as the primary reason for the closure. The sustainable restaurant featured locally produced products from a nearby farm and a full British wine selection. The restaurant’s tasting menu changed weekly, and guests were not offered physical menus to minimize the use of paper. In 2022, Terroir Tapas received a Michelin green star in recognition of its commitment to sustainable development initiatives. In a social media post, the restaurant’s team said it was time to “change and grow from our founding home.” The post read: “Our goal has always been to provide the planet with a positive dining experience without a negative impact on the outside world – a trait that unfortunately only a small percentage of restaurants can do. “Our post-Covid life has been difficult. Rising overheads and the cost of living have made us reassess our value as a restaurant. “Simply financial results do not reflect the efforts and ethos the team strives for – we can do better! “Terroir is the right way to run a restaurant and we need to share and educate our industry. What this means for us now is unclear, but unfortunately we are no longer a restaurant. Terroir Tapas joins a growing list of independent restaurants that have closed since the beginning of the year, reflecting challenges for companies in the sector caused by rising costs and reduced purchasing power of customers.
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