Scottish cafe that serves ‘best brunch’ to close amid rising costs and tax pressure
The owner of a popular cafe has announced the “difficult decision" to close the business down.
A cafe in Glasgow that serves the “best brunch” will close in March, the owner has announced.
Dropshot, located at Newlands Lawn Tennis Club in the southside of Glasgow will close on 15 March amid “increasing press of VAT, rising costs and lack of resources.”
Posting on the business’s social media, the owner wrote: “After a lot of thought, I’ve made the difficult decision to close Dropshot. This hasn’t been an easy choice, but running a small business has been more challenging than I ever expected.
“Like many small food businesses, we’ve had to navigate rising costs across the board, from ingredients to staffing, alongside the increasing pressure of VAT and tax obligations.
“Managing those financial demands, often without the resources that larger businesses have, has added a layer of complexity that can be incredibly tough to sustain.
“At this stage of life, I also need to simplify things, to step back and focus on my wee family. I started this business when my little one was 1 years old and now he’s going to school this year. I've worked almost every weekend missing lots of important “firsts” and it’s just not worth it. Sorry 😞
“Our last day of trading will be 15th March, and I really hope to see as many of you as possible over the next month so we can properly say goodbye.
“I’m so incredibly grateful to everyone who supported the café along the way. Your visits, conversations, loyalty and encouragement have meant more to me than you’ll ever know. What we built together was really special, and I’ll always be thankful for that.
“I also want to say a huge thank you to my wonderful family for the support and patience and of course my team, past and present, who gave their time, energy and heart to Dropshot. I couldn’t have done this without you, and I’m so proud of what we created together.”
While the cafe is closing to the public in March, there will still be an offering available for Newlands Lawn Tennis Club members, which the owner explained: “Scaling things back feels like the right next step — something more manageable that will allow me to continue doing what I love, while also giving me the time and space to be more present with my wee family.”
There will also be pop-ups and supper clubs in the future, for those missing their Dropshot fix.
The news coms a few weeks after the owners behind one of the oldest pubs in Aberdeen announced they were closing down, less than a year after a refurbishment. This is amid a decline in our pubs, as financial pressures for businesses, and consumers, increase.
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