David Loewi (pictured), D&D London’s outgoing CEO, told the BBC that the decision to close the restaurant, which launched back in 2013, had been made ‘after thorough deliberation’, with the group also citing ‘economic challenges’.
Angelica and Crafthouse’s final service will be on 15 December.
It comes after D&D closed its Issho and East 59th restaurants, which were both located at Leeds Victoria Gate, last year.
Loewi added that the decision to close Angelica and Crafthouse had followed ‘a comprehensive review of business operations’.
“This decision follows and reflects the ongoing economic challenges facing the hospitality industry, with the long-term success and sustainability of D&D London in mind,” he said.
Last month it was announced that Loewi, who created D&D in 2007 when he and Des Gunewardena led a management buyout of his previous employer Conran Restaurant Group, is to step down as CEO and board director at the end of the year.
He has led the group since the departure of Gunewardena in September 2022.
D&D London is owned by Calveton and Breal Capital, which acquired the group in October 2023 in a deal that valued the business at £60m.
The investment followed a year of turbulence for the group following Gunewardena’s departure, during which it shuttered several sites including Issho and East 59th.
A spokesperson for Trinity Leeds said: “We’re sad to see Angelica and Crafthouse go after so many years at Trinity Leeds, and their impact on the city’s dining scene since they arrived over a decade ago will continue for some time to come.
“Taking up such an iconic location at the top of Trinity Leeds, in the heart of the city centre, it’s perhaps no surprise that there’s been interest from brands keen to invest in the space, so we look forward to announcing what’s coming next in the New Year.”
