Michelin-starred restaurant Native closes shortly after award

Native, a Michelin-starred restaurant, has closed just weeks after winning a green star at the 2025 Michelin Awards. The restaurant, located on the Herefordshire-Worcestershire border, cited a broken extraction system and rising costs as reasons for the closure. Co-founders Imogen Davis and Ivan Tisdall-Downes announced the decision after discovering that repairs would be costly and complex. All future reservations have been canceled, and customers will receive refunds for deposits. The closure reflects broader challenges in the hospitality industry, with many restaurants struggling due to rising costs and reduced consumer spending. Other notable chains have also faced closures recently.