'End of an era' for ice cream shop open 106 years
Summary
Tarr's Ice Cream, a family-run shop in Bristol that has been open for 106 years, is closing due to rising costs and financial difficulties. The family said factors like Brexit, the pandemic, and higher energy bills made it too hard to keep the business running.Key Facts
- Tarr's Ice Cream started in the 1920s in Brislington, Bristol.
- It was named Bristol’s Family Business of the Year in 2018.
- The shop survived Covid-19 lockdowns but could not handle ongoing rising costs.
- The family cited Brexit, the pandemic, global conflicts, and higher prices as challenges.
- Energy bills climbed from £14,000 in 2012 to £78,000 in 2023.
- Fourth-generation family member Bradley Tarr said closing is sad but necessary.
- The shop will close after selling remaining stock, sometime after November.
- The family thanked customers for their support and expressed mixed feelings of pride and sadness.
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