cafeclosure on Somerset Dailyhttps://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/cafeclosure/Recent content in cafeclosure on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 30 May 2026 19:14:12 +0000Bath Coffee Shop Closes After Struggling with Business Rateshttps://somersetdaily.co.uk/bath-coffee-shop-closes-after-struggling-with-business-rates/Sat, 30 May 2026 19:14:12 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/bath-coffee-shop-closes-after-struggling-with-business-rates/Silcox Coffee, a cherished coffee shop located in the heart of Bath, has announced it will close its doors after this weekend. The team attributed the closure to the high cost of business rates and VAT, citing these financial burdens as key reasons behind the decision. In a heartfelt message posted on Instagram on Saturday, May 30, Silcox Coffee expressed their disappointment: “Unfortunately, sometimes businesses don’t survive, even when you try your best.