Owners have said the cost of living crisis is one of the reasons they have had to close their doorsThe steakhouse has closed down with immediate effect The steakhouse has closed down with immediate effect (Image: Manchester Evening News)

A Greater Manchester restaurant has made the decision to close its doors for good. The steakhouse in Lees, Oldham, announced the news yesterday.

The Edge Steakhouse opened a couple of years ago on High Street in the town, but has called it a day due to the economic climate and cost-of-living crisis. Owner Hayley, explained the reasons for shutting and thanked customers in a heartfelt social media post.

At the steakhouse, they offered diners locally sourced ingredients, including beef from traditionally raised cattle, British seafood, and produce from local farmers and businesses.

Menus spanned different cuts of steak ranging from fillet and ribeye to sirloin and flat iron, as well as a range of sides like beef dripping chips, beer battered onion rings, and a variety of sauces including peppercorn, blue cheese and rich red wine.

The statement issued on Facebook read: “It is with the heaviest of hearts I am having to announce that officially from 15.05.2025 The Edge will be closed.

“Unfortunately the economic climate, external factors of an indoor small restaurant & the rise in the cost of living means the edge can no longer trade effectively for any persons involved.

“Firstly, I would like to thank every member of staff who has gone above & beyond to create and amazing place of work, dining experience & and all round enjoyment from the edge.

The steakhouse has closed down with immediate effect The steakhouse has closed down with immediate effect (Image: Manchester Evening News)

“To every single customer who has supported me, continuously shared, liked & promoted the edge & to fantastic suppliers for their amazing products.”

Hayley then explained that all bookings has been cancelled and deposits would be refunded. She also outlined how to go about voucher refunds before issuing a final message to customers and the public more widely.

“Finally, if possible, please support the local businesses around you fighting for their lives in these extremely taxing times, your custom means more to them than you will ever know & I wish each & every small business the best luck & fortunes for their futures.

“Thank you, it has been a pleasure serving you all. Hayley, The Edge.”

The honest and heartbreaking update was met with hundreds of messages across social media, with many thanking the team for their hard work and commitment to the restaurant.

One wrote: “You and your team did an amazing job Hayley…be proud, you really should be. Tough times for hospitality and some things are just out of your control.

“Keep smiling, lots more dreams ahead of you.”

Another added: “Absolutely gutted! We have been telling anyone and everyone what a blessing it has been having such a good restaurant in the village…we have always had outstanding service, quality of food and anyone can tell the chef loves his cooking…food was always delicious.”

And a third customer wrote: “Oh I am actually so devastated and so angry for you all. This should not have happened, you should not have had to force to close under these circumstances. All your hard work!

“I honestly wish you all so much love and luck and hope that soon you will actually be able to re-open. Take care Hayley and team.”

In an update shared today, Hayley said she was “feeling overwhelmed” by the outpouring of support she had received since sharing the sad news.