The Bavarian closes doors in Adelaide, officially leaving the state
A popular restaurant chain has closed its doors, completely leaving this one state.
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A popular restaurant chain has announced it is closing in a note left on its doors.
A diner at The Bavarian restaurant in Adelaide spotted the sign outside the store, posting it online.
The sign read: “To our Bavarian family, we want to take this chance to say ‘dankeschön’ (thank you very much) for your continued support.”
“We’ve loved being able to give you all a taste of Bavaria itself.”
“Unfortunately, Sunday 31st December 2023 is The Bavarian Tea Tree Plaza’s last day of trade,” it said on the sign.
“Again, thank you and auf wiedersehen (good bye)!”
The Bavarian, at the Tea Tree Plaza Adelaide, was the company’s only South Australia location. After its closure, the state is now deprived of the popular German-themed restaurant.
The author of the online post said he was “surprised they lasted this long.”
“I guess charging $30 for a schnitzel without chips didn’t work out,” they wrote.
People have taken to comments to express their sadness at the venues closure, as well as speculate for a reason why, with many agreeing with the post author.
“Love the concept of the joint, but was always deterred from going by what seemed like exorbitant prices,” one person wrote.
“Promised a lot but failed to deliver. Initially marketed as a German Sports Bar but charged French Fine Dining Prices and wasn’t setup to watch sport!” chimed in another.
A third wrote: “What did they expect with mediocre overpriced food. A 500ml beer and a schnitzel cost me $52, hell no.”
While another sympathised with the restaurant’s closure: “It always kinda sucks when a restaurant that had a clear and workable vision has to close down, it’s such a high risk industry.
“Like others are saying the concept was good but the prices a bit too high.”
The Bavarian has around 30 outlets across Australia with branches concentrated in and around Sydney and Brisbane.
The prices can vary depending on location, but customers can expect to pay around $28 for a chicken shnitty with mushroom sauce.
The owner of The Bavarian, Pacific Concepts, also runs a number of other restaurant brands including El Camino, Winghaus, Munich Brahaus and Fratelli Fresh.
Some people also speculated the rising rental costs presented by Westfields, the owner of Tea Tree Plaza in Adelaide, is to blame for the restaurants sudden closure.
“Westfield charge (rent) like a raging bull,” one person speculated.
“They are happier with vacant buildings over lowering rent (as it reduces their equity) and most didn’t offer a discount during Covid shutdowns.”
A few people chimed in on the discussion, providing several examples of stores having to close down in Adelaide, due to rising commercial rental fees.
One person wrote: “That’s because with commercial buildings, your rent price dictates the building value.”
“You’re not just dropping the rent, you’re effectively wiping out a large portion of capital value and reducing your property net worth and borrowing capacity at the same time.”
A Westfield Tea Tree Plaza spokesperson has responded saying they “don’t comment on commercial arrangements with our business partners.”
“The site has been leased to an existing business partner who will be expanding. We look forward to sharing details with our customers soon,” the spokesperson said.
The sign advising of The Bavarian’s closure in Adelaide has not provided a reason for this decision.
news.com.au has reached out to Pacific Concepts for comment.
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