A very popular Dublin cafe has confirmed that they have had to make the 'very unfortunate' decision to close their doors temporarily in a move that has shocked regulars.
Avoca Cafe in Malahide shut up shop on Sunday evening, much to the disbelief of those looking to sit in for their morning coffee today.
The business located at the Castle and Gardens in the area will still continue its food shop, clothes shop, gift shop and deli but punters will no longer be able to have a sit down chit-chat in the cafe.
Opened in October 2012, the self-service, 170-seater cafe boasts an outdoor terrace overlooking the beautiful walled gardens of the castles.
A spokeswoman for the cafe told Dublin Live that it was "very unfortunate" that the store was closing down for two weeks and thanked her staff for their years of hard work.
She also wanted to say a huge thanks to all of their customers over the years who helped support the cafe.
Avoca said in a statement: "Our Retail Store and Food Market at Avoca Malahide remain open 7 days a week for all our customers to enjoy, however, the Café will be temporarily closed for a two-week period from today, Monday 17th August until Monday 31st August.
"Avoca, like many other businesses in the retail sector has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. With continued trading uncertainty and the expectation for long-term effect on the sector, we are taking the necessary steps to protect the business.
"During this short period of closure, we will be putting in place operational measures to sustain the business long-term. We will also be taking the opportunity to carry out maintenance to our café during this time to give it a refresh in advance of reopening.
"We want to let all our customers and friends know that this is closure is temporary and we will be reopening in two weeks’ time. We would like to thank you for all of your support and loyalty, and we look forward to welcoming you back!"
