Hollychocs' Beanery Cafe set to close in August

It's sad news for chocaholics as Hollychocs' popular Beanery cafe is set to close on Saturday 23 August.

However, it's not all bad news – you'll still be able to enjoy a whole host of bookable chocolate experiences at Hollychocs, including the guided tastings, chocolate-making workshops, and sit-down afternoon teas that customers already love. 

“This decision hasn’t come lightly,” said Holly. “Sam and I have poured so much into the café – working long days, championing other small businesses and suppliers and welcoming thousands of people through our doors. The support from our community has meant everything.”

The closure comes amidst rising costs that have impacted many small businesses across the country. “We’ve tried everything – from constantly creating new menu offerings, to introducing special offers,” Holly added. “In the end, the increased labour costs paired with price increases across the board, have made it time to focus our energy on a future that’s sustainable for us, our chocolate, and the people behind it.”

As well as being able to join Hollychocs for bookable experience, the chocolatier's full product range will also remain available for UK-wide delivery and click & collect. They've just released a Hollychocs version of the viral sensation Dubai Bar and has plans to increase their postbox-friendly chocolate gifts, which are an increasingly popular way of sending a thoughtful gift.

The business will also be focusing on more corporate gifting and wholesale opportunities, both locally and nationally. 

“We’re not going anywhere,” Holly assured. “We’re simply shifting focus – putting our efforts into the parts of the business we know we can sustain us in the long term.”

The final day of trading at the Beanery Café will take place on Saturday 23 August, and the team welcomes the community to pop in for one last drink or treat.

“We’d love to see some familiar faces before we close the doors,” said Holly. “We’re so proud of what we’ve built – and incredibly grateful to everyone in Wiltshire who’s supported us on this journey.”
 

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