The owners of The Red Door Tea Room has this afternoon announced “with heavy hearts” that it is to close.
The perfect pit stop for many visitors to beautiful Ballintoy on the Causeway Coast, it has been a popular eatery for many from near and far over the last 10 years.
In statement released on Friday afternoon (17 June), the owners of the family business thanked their loyal staff and customers saying:
“From the bottom of our hearts, we as a family want to extend our gratitude and thanks to our amazing staff that helped us on our journey over the years.
“Without each and every one of you, The Red Door Tea Room could not have happened. We laughed and we cried together, thank you so much, we love you all!
“To all of our loyal customers and our passing through visitors, THANK YOU for your support over the last ten plus years.
“THANK YOU to all of the people in Ballintoy who welcomed us into your community, we were blessed to be working in such an amazing place.
“So to finish, it is with a heavy heart that we are signing off. Gone but hopefully not forgotten and don’t forget you can always visit us at The Salthouse Hotel.
“Lots of love, Joann, Nigel, Carl & Emma.
“In loving memory of my Mum, better known to everyone as ‘Granny’”