A POPULAR city centre restaurant is currently closed for staff to take a break.

Friar Street Kitchen has put up a sign to say it is closed to the public. 

The sign reads: "Closed. 

"Our fantastic team are taking a break. Back open Thursday 16th March. 

"See you soon!"

Worcester News: NOTE: The note in the window of Friar Street KitchenNOTE: The note in the window of Friar Street Kitchen (Image: Sam Greenway/Newsquest)

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A message on its website adds: "Please note: We will be closed from Saturday, February, 25, back open as usual on Thursday, March 16."

The venue in the historic location has a five-star food hygiene rating from inspectors and featured recently in our list of top city restaurants to visit.