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Topic: Closures

Posted By: mrandyd
Subject: Closures
Date Posted: 02/November/2025 at 15:36

Seen a couple of announcements on Facebook today which are sad, 1st was Johnny Hooper announcing they were closing soon then I have just read the Cottage is closing after new year, Is it another sign of the changing face of Albufeira?

The Cottage especially for us has so many good memories.

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Posted By: JuliejH
Date Posted: 02/November/2025 at 16:31

Also heard that Docaria Almeixar in Vale de parra closing to become a tapas bar , loved this place for breakfast and a light evening meal , will no longer open till lunchtime , why tapas !

Posted By: A9NDY
Date Posted: 02/November/2025 at 18:04

owners retiring people can't work forever ....

Posted By: mrandyd
Date Posted: 02/November/2025 at 22:31

Luckily not.

Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 03/November/2025 at 09:51

Yes, owners retiring, leases expiring, a few places change hands every year. Unfortunately for traditionalists, there does seem to be an increase in get rich quick places, selling ice cream to tourists, that kind of thing.

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Posted By: sunseeker2010
Date Posted: 03/November/2025 at 14:58

Bistro in the Old Town is. now under new ownership too. It's very disappointing as it was by far our favourite restaurant there.

Things are changing and not for the better.

Posted By: A9NDY
Date Posted: 07/November/2025 at 21:56

Another to add to the thread Dom captito ( opposite town hall ) has closed down ....for sale or rent sign on the entrance and all menus removed not sure how long it's been in said state

Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 10/November/2025 at 14:25

Also noted the last remaining traditional bakery shop in the old town, the one on the square next to the bank, has closed and been replaced by some fly by night gaudy tourist thing.

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Posted By: AJSUGGY
Date Posted: 11/November/2025 at 13:03

I found that out on the 17th September when I went to buy the lunchtime bread. very disappointed to see yet another very small bar in its place. Who would want a drink in there, I've no idea.

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Posted By: dbaxter
Date Posted: 11/November/2025 at 14:38

We were in Dom Capito twice last month as it was one of our favourites. Carlos ( I think that was his name) was not a well man. He did seem to be getting very confused. So sad

Posted By: A9NDY
Date Posted: 11/November/2025 at 22:29

The bar next door that Carlos son (quim) drop inn bar has been taken over now called Scarlett fox .... Although it's not been open when I've walked passed over the last couple of evenings

Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 21/November/2025 at 08:35

Bagatelle restaurant, opposite Kim's Bar and above Sitio do Mario, has now become Kaifu 'Table BBQ and Sushi'.

Merlin's bar in town shows no sign of work and remains closed.

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Posted By: A9NDY
Date Posted: 24/November/2025 at 17:42

Hi all another one to add to the list iguana cafe (old town ) have decided not to renew the lease on the premises calling it a day after 14 years ......

Posted By: Joyceywoycey
Date Posted: 25/November/2025 at 12:03

This is a terrible shame. Probably my favourite bar in the Old Town. Going to have to reconsider where my ashes are going to be scattered now once I've gone!

Posted By: bob d
Date Posted: 25/November/2025 at 20:30

Loraine is not renewing the lease but there is a possibility of doing something else elsewhere.

I would reckon with the location and success of Iguana that it will continue in some form going forward.

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