Popular Eastbourne café closes after 12 years

Owners of The Black Cat tea room in Meads Street said the coronavirus crisis has made business ‘extraordinarily challenging’ and new government measures mean it is no longer ‘viable’ to continue trading.

They released a statement which said, “It is with great sadness that we’re writing to let you know that our last day serving you will be Friday, July 31.

“For the last 12 years it has been a real pleasure to be part of the Meads Village community and as a team we will miss our friends and loyal customers a tremendous amount.

“The last four months have been extraordinarily challenging and unfortunately, with the new measures in place from the Government, it is not viable for us to continue trading – we haven’t made this decision lightly.

“We’d like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to every single person who has stepped foot into our home for the last 12 years and to everyone who has supported us.

“With our very best wishes, Jane, Molly, Pippa, Margery, Maria, Fiona, Alex, Lynn, Zoe, Lauren.”

The Black Cat was described as a family friendly cafe which served breakfasts, light lunches, and home made cakes and sweet treats as well as freshly ground coffee.

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