Marco Pierre White restaurant closes with immediate effect

The celebrity chef trained under Raymond Blanc at the two Michelin-starred Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Great Milton in the 1980s.

Now, a Marco Pierre White restaurant in Birmingham has closed, with the skyline venue operating from within The Cube Hotel complex in the city centre.

The site was the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill, based on the 25th floor of The Cube and trading as part of the four-star hotel overlooking Birmingham’s canals and the Mailbox district.

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A notice addressed to customers and placed outside the building announced that the Cube Hotel and the steakhouse had “ceased trading and are now closed” with immediate effect, apologising for “any inconvenience and disappointment this may cause”.

The restaurant, known for panoramic views over the city and a menu of steaks and classic British dishes, had been a fixture at The Cube for around 15 years.

It operated as a franchised Marco Pierre White site within the 52-room boutique hotel, with the restaurant and bedrooms marketed together as a destination for special occasions and city breaks.

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Insolvency specialists have been appointed to oversee the affairs of the company behind The Cube Hotel following financial difficulties, with the combined hotel and restaurant space now being advertised for sale as a “prime” city centre hospitality opportunity.

The closure has left diners with gift vouchers and bookings seeking clarity, with customers being advised that some vouchers may still be redeemable at other Marco Pierre White-branded restaurants.

Queries about the Birmingham shutdown should be directed to the operator’s voucher helpdesk or the dedicated Cube Hotel closure email address.