Popular Derry restaurant set to close its doors due to rising costs


The Sooty Olive will close later this month
A popular Derry restaurant is set to close due to rising costs.
The owners of the Sooty Olive have confirmed the Waterside restaurant will close its doors after 11 years in business.
The restaurant on Spencer Road will be close later this month.
In a post on its Facebook page said: "After 11 years almost to the day, our journey is coming to an end. We will be closing the restaurant on Sunday 21st of April due to ever increasing difficulties in running a small restaurant with ever increasing costs.
"We have had an amazing 11 years… a heartfelt thanks to our staff over the years… our suppliers and of course you our amazing customers.
"So if there’s vouchers to be used this is the week.
"Thank you all so much for the memories."