A Bath venue has closed suddenly, apologising via social media that “we didn’t get to say a proper goodbye”.
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Cassia, the co-working cafe and events space at Sovereign Point, closed earlier this month.
The owner is Anna Sabine, who at July’s General Election became the MP for Frome & North East Somerset.
An announcement on Cassia’s Facebook says: “There’s no easy way to say this but after an amazing few years, Cassia has closed.
“Hospitality is a tough industry, and despite our best efforts, rising costs mean we can’t keep the business going.
“We are so, so grateful to all the amazing customers and staff who visited or worked with us over the years – we’re going to miss you. And we’re also sorry we didn’t get to say a proper goodbye.
“Thanks for everything – and please, please do what you can to support your local independents.”
Cassia’s mission, according to its website which is still online this week, was “to change how we work, eat and socialise”.
It is described as “an ethical, value-driven business with a focus on excellence in employment, understanding our impacts, and working with the local community”.
It also says: “Cassia was founded by Anna Sabine and Tom Graham after they found themselves trapped in the first lockdown together and started brainstorming new business ideas.
“We’ve tried to blend the best elements of co-working, a café and a bar into one smorgasbord of great food, excellent company and stylish surroundings. We do this with our team.”
