Wig & Pen goes bust

[milquetoast1 10]

Another Sheffield pub bites the dust, or so it would seem:

 

http://www.wigandpensheffield.com/

 

[Northrend 10]

Yes that is a shame. DO they also own http://www.platillos.co.uk/ ?

[Wigtwizzle 10]

Oh no, what a shame! I liked this pub!!

 

Yes, Platillo's is their sister pub.

 

I guess Sylvesters will do better now!

[Unisol 12]

Oh no, what a shame! I liked this pub!!

 

Yes, Platillo's is their sister pub.

 

I guess Sylvesters will do better now!

 

Sylvesters moved to Campo Lane.

 

Hope Platillo's survives!

[Ian Well 10]

I never liked it as much after the refurb. we went to eat there and had to sit in the new downstairs area, with no windows. we could've sat in the top bit but only to have cold tapas.

 

not my idea of a good business model, when the top bit is much nicer with more atmosphere.

[milquetoast1 10]

At least their statement sounds honest. "We tried our best, but failed". Can't begrudge them that. If they are as honest as they sound good luck to them with their other ventures.

 

No shafting of suppliers, disposal of assets, quiet change of ownership at knockdown price, and press release to hide the facts. Not naming any names of course.

[Wigtwizzle 10]

Sylvesters moved to Campo Lane.

 

Hope Platillo's survives!

 

Yes, I know its moved to Campo Lane - that's why I said it will do better now that the Wig and Pen has closed, because it is the next pub down the road from it.

[Andy C 86]

Seemed to go wrong when the prices went up and the quality went down, not long after the refurb/extension.

[sedith 19]

Doesn't surprise me really. Last year I went to pick the wife up from a Fridaynight out and there were about 6 people in a 10pm. The price of the drinks wouldn't help!

[AngryMuppet 10]

Seemed to go wrong when the prices went up and the quality went down, not long after the refurb/extension.

 

Agreed on that - had many an enjoyable session in there and some amazing food before the refurb/they got rid of the head chef.

 

After the refurb... service struggled, bad beer and medicore food...

[Jonny5 10]

It's a great looking bar in a great spot, but you can't get away with bad food/beer and charge the earth for it. Nice idea to make a quick buck but guarentees that customers don't come back.

 

Shame it's gone, was a great spot a couple of years ago.

[Venkman 10]

Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately the draw for me to go there was that it *was* always quiet and cosy - even at weekends. Obviously that isn't good for business tho.

 

Wish them luck for their next venture!