A 'stunning' restaurant with coastal views looking onto North Wales has announced its closure.
Sheldrakes in Heswall has been around for years and is massively popular due to its "stunning" panoramic views of North Wales and the Dee Estuary. The building housed a sailing club in the 1980s before it was renovated and turned into a restaurant, as well as occasional wedding venue.
Owner Helen Demetrios has announced she has taken the decision to close Sheldrakes after running the restaurant for two decades. Helen called her time as its owner a "great privilege" and said it was her "proudest achievement."
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In a message to customers she said: "I would like to announce I have taken the decision to close Sheldrakes. I have had the great privilege of creating a thriving celebration venue and iconic fine dining restaurant with famous 'views to dine for'.
"I have enjoyed two decades of beautiful summer evenings on the terrace and winters inside with the roaring fires. It is without a doubt my proudest achievement to date, and I will always treasure the happy memories I have been a part of, during the Sheldrakes legacy. I would like to thank all the customers, staff and suppliers who have supported the venue over the last 20 years to make Sheldrakes the household name it has become.
"I will now be focusing my professional efforts on my hotel, Brook Hall, based in Childer Thornton. The doors are always open to any past Sheldrakes customers to visit in the future."
Reacting to the closure, loyal customers said they were "gutted" and wished Helen the best for the future.
Scott Beeland said: "Oh, I'm absolutely gutted to hear this. Sheldrakes has been my favourite place to eat or even just enjoy a glass of red watching the sunset, over the last 12 years.
"Thank you Helen and all your team, for everything you've done."
Karen McFarland said: "A very special place to me going back to the days when it was the Dee Sailing Club. I had my wedding reception at Sheldrakes in 1997 and have had many lovely times there.
"It will be a huge loss to Heswall if it changes from a venue to a residential house."
Photographer Sandy Smith said: "Enjoyed sitting on that beautiful terrace and shooting so many beautiful wedding here. So many memories enjoyed too.
"Wish you the best Helen for your future plans."
The ECHO gave the restaurant a four-star review in July 2022. In her review, writer Phoebe Barton said: "The amazing weather, beautiful setting and delicious food made for a delightful evening.
"I could have sat on the terrace all night watching the sunset."
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