Much-loved Greek restaurant in Liverpool city centre closes its doors for good

A family run Greek restaurant in Liverpool has announced it has closed its doors for good.

Bacchus Taverna was a popular spot serving up classic Greek and Mediterranean food in the heart of the city.

The restaurant prided itself on serving "authentic Greek food" based on family recipes "passed down through the generations".

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The restaurant on Waterloo Road was recently spotted boarded up with a sign on the door from the owner of Bacchus Taverna, Diamantis.

Owner Diamantis has left a personal note on the door of the Greek restaurant. (Andy Teebay/Liverpool Echo)

Diamantis has also written a personal message on the restaurant’s website announcing the permanent closure of the Bacchus Taverna.

The message also explains the reason for the closure of the restaurant.

The note reads: “I am retiring and the restaurant is now closed. I would like to thank all my customers for their loyal support over the years.

“I’m sad to see the restaurant close but the time is right to move on. Best wishes, Diamantis.”

Bacchus Taverna had achieved an overall rating of 4.5 on TripAdvisor.

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