One of Sutton Coldfield’s most iconic restaurants which cl,osed suddenly last month, could reopen under new ownership and with a renowned chef at the helm.

The Bracebridge restaurant in Sutton Park and its associated kiosk closed with a Facebook message saying they were closing with a ‘heavy heart’.

The closure caused consternation and upset among regular users, but the current owners, the Brough family, has said they have accepted an offer for the restaurant which overlooks Bracebridge Pool in Sutton Park.

The Bracebridge Facebook page said: “We have some great news to announce, following our closure we have accepted an offer for the Bracebridge from an independent restaurant group with a well known critically acclaimed chef.”

The statement added that the group has a handful of ‘amazing restaurants’ recognised by Michelin and AA in the Midlands and North West of the country.

The current owners are at the initial stages of the legal process and hope to complete soon.

It is unclear what was the reason for the closure, but the hospitality industry has been suffering a torrid time, first with the pandemic, staff shortages and then rocketing energy prices, putting pressure on profits.

The statement added: “In the coming weeks you may find their team in and around the local area, so please say ‘Hi’ as they are a nice bunch and are looking forward to meeting you all.”

The news has been welcomed on Facebook and messages include:

• Big news, I look forwards to having my normal walk route back 
• I really hope they keep the kiosk open and the benches outside for dog walkers.
• Fantastic news! It would be awful for such a lovely spot to close down…
• Thank goodness. The restaurant and cafe have been there forever. I would work there on a Saturday & Sunday in the late 70s