A "truly gutted" Wirral restaurant has announced its closure with a "heavy heart".
Monte Carlo, based in Hoylake, was a popular bar and grill that offered tapas and large plates, as well as desserts, cocktails, and more. The picturesque venue was complete with a free private event space upstairs, as well as an outdoor terrace kitted out with heaters to allow alfresco dining during even the colder months.
Monte Carlo, which won a TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice award this year - amassed loyal customers thanks to its Mediterranean cuisine and sumptuous Sunday roasts. This week, it confirmed it is now permanently closed.