“It has been a privilege for our family to be part of the Bangor community, serving so many people and helping to create wonderful memories of all kinds of celebrations over the years.”

Andrew Davis from Tom’s Dining Rooms(Image: Justin Kernoghan/Belfast Live)

A popular restaurant group has announced that it will be closing its premises in Bangor after 50 years in the city.

Tom’s Dining Rooms/Skandia Restaurants has announced that it will no longer be trading in Bangor very soon and that it will be confirming its final trading days soon. The restaurant has gone by a number of names over the past 50 years in the city with the owners saying that it has made this decision with “deep sadness”.

It has said that its other restaurants in Belfast, Neill’s Hill and Pepito, will remain open.

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In a statement on social media owner Andrew Davis said: “It is with deep sadness that I need to inform you that Tom’s Dining Rooms / Skandia Restaurants will be calling time after over 50 years of serving food in Bangor.

“It has been a privilege for our family to be part of the Bangor community, serving so many people and helping to create wonderful memories of all kinds of celebrations over the years.

“To the many, many staff who gave their all to Skandia, Bungy Jump, Papa Joe’s and Tom’s, thank you for your loyal and faithful service. It will always be greatly appreciated. We could never have done it without you.

“We will shortly confirm our final trading dates. Please note that all vouchers will be honoured in Tom’s over the next few weeks, and thereafter in our other two restaurants, Neill’s Hill and Pepito.

“Thank you so much to all of you who have been so supportive of our restaurants over the years. Finally, my sincere apologies that this time to bid farewell has come. Treasure the memories, as I undoubtedly will.

“Thank you and God bless, Andrew Davis.”

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