AN ICONIC snack bar has called it quits after more than six decades leaving locals distraught.
Andy’s Snack Bar has been a permanent and beloved fixture of Southport since the 1960s.
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But now, the joint has announced that it will be closing down for good in the next two months.
The eatery on Garrick Parade opened in 1961 delighting locals with homemade pies, cakes, and other food including all-day breakfast.
On January 21, the snack bar took to Facebook telling patrons: “Breaking news… Andy’s Snack Bar will close its doors for the final time within two months.
“Date to be confirmed.”
A follow up post saw the managers beg loyal customers to “make the most of the time we are still here.”
“We are looking forward to welcoming our regulars and all customers for the next couple of months,” they said.
“Stock your freezer with pies and don’t forget to order to avoid disappointment.”
The snack bar has had to reiterate this point due to “high demand” with “people coming early” to get as much as they can while the food bar is open.
Andy’s will close its doors for the last time on Saturday, March 15, the business confirmed.
No reason for the closure has yet been issued by the snack bar and locals are already mourning the loss.
Taking to Facebook, fans reminisced about the popular snack bar.
“My brother and his wife, and my 2 children even loved those pies, it became a family tradition of meeting up together…Happy memories.”
Another said: “Working for Drury Smarts Removals back in the late sixties this was our first port of call for breakfast. Sad to see you closing.”
A third added: “Ah this is sad to read…we still continued to come to Southport after my aunty died.
“We would never go anywhere else for lunch & if you were full we would wait.
“Always used to pre-order & bring your divine homemade pies & cakes back to Burnley.
“You will be missed by so many people,will have a ride over end February/March hopefully before you hang your pinnies up.”
Some customers have said that the owners are retiring, which has not yet been confirmed by the business.
Meanwhile, a beloved burger chain has also announced that it is shutting its doors after 13 years in business.
