https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/nighteconomy/Recent content in nighteconomy on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 28 May 2026 19:47:37 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/west-midlands-mayor-mourns-closure-of-beloved-birmingham-restaurant-simpsons/Thu, 28 May 2026 19:47:37 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/west-midlands-mayor-mourns-closure-of-beloved-birmingham-restaurant-simpsons/West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has expressed his deep sadness following the closure of Simpsons, one of Birmingham’s most iconic Michelin-starred restaurants. Owner Andreas Antona announced the permanent closure of Simpsons in Edgbaston on May 28, ending an impressive 32-year run. Antona attributed the difficult decision to ongoing economic challenges, remarking that he never wanted to see his acclaimed restaurant close in such circumstances. The news comes just days after Mayor Parker unveiled a strategic plan to revive the region’s struggling night-time economy.