A Greek restaurant has announced it will close down for good amid uncertainty over Brexit and coronavirus.

Zeus, based in Orange Street in Canterbury, has been operating in the city centre for five years.

But bosses at the eatery say the road to recovery after lockdown will be too "long and difficult" - so have therefore triggered a break clause in its contract with the landlord.

As a result, the restaurant will bow out of the premises come next month.

A statement released by the team at Zeus reads: "As you know, our sector has a hard hit amid the uncertainty of Brexit and now Covid-19.

"With the expenses of running our business in Canterbury and now changing consumer behaviour, we believe going forward it will be a long and difficult road to recovery, with much financial uncertainty for restaurants as ourselves.

"We would like to thank all of our staff past and present for their hard work. Most of all we would like to say a big thank you to all of our customers who have supported us over the years."

'We believe going forward it will be a long and difficult road to recovery...'

The news comes as pubs and restaurants across the country prepare to reopen their doors in the coming weeks.

Following the Zeus announcement, one upset customer on Instagram wrote: "That's sad news. My husband and I have loved every visit.

"Great food and friendly people. We always dream about being back on holiday and found we could do that at Zeus. Thanks for the happy times."

Another said: "This is terribly sad both because the food was excellent, and that it has come to this through no fault of your own."

Despite the impending closure, Zeus is hopeful of running a takeaway and delivery service in the city centre six days a week.

Bosses at the firm say they are close to securing a permanent location from which to offer its Greek street food.

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