Shock as top Preston eaterie closes

One of Preston's best-known restaurants, Duk-Pond, has suddenly closed

The news has stunned food-lovers across the city.

Photo Neil Cross
Andrea Mellon of Duk-Pond trying the parched peas challenge ahead of Love Food, Love Preston campaignplaceholder image
Photo Neil Cross Andrea Mellon of Duk-Pond trying the parched peas challenge ahead of Love Food, Love Preston campaign

The popular Cross Street eaterie confirmed the news today on twitter.

The restaurant, run by Andrera Mellon, tweeted: “It is with enormous sadness yet with pride & admiration for my team, customers & support network, I must advise you dukpond is now closed.”

It is thought to be a commercial decision.

Preston Business Improvement District tweeted that Duk-Pond would be sorely missed in the city

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