The Botanist on London Road in Alderley Edge has closed today amid a major company restructure.

The pub group behind the Botanist bars closed the Alderley Edge site as well as the one in Knutsford.

The Alderley Edge site was the location of the very first Botanist bar which was launched back in 2012.

The company issued a statement on Thursday to confirm the closure of three sites in Alderley Edge, Knutsford and Liverpool.

A spokesman for owners New World Trading Company said: "As we move forward as a business with a clear growth strategy for 2025 and beyond, we have made the difficult decision to close three smaller sites, including Alderley Edge and Knutsford.

"The welfare of our teams is our number one priority, and we will be offering alternative roles within our other sites to those that are impacted.

The Botantist first launched in Alderley Edge in 2012 (Wilmslow Nub News).

"The restructure doesn't affect our Media City site and we're looking forward to welcoming our valued guests to The Botanist throughout the festive period.

"The business is evolving from its pub-inspired origins into a large, city-centre restaurant and bar operator.

"We continue to have a much-loved brand in The Botanist and will be focusing all future openings on this brand."

Staff at the Alderley Edge site were told they had until the end of Thursday before it would be closing for good.

Other Botanist sites including Warrington and Chester remain unaffected by the closures.

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