A tearoom could be forced to close its doors for good this weekend.
Queen Bee’s Tea Room on Shoebury High Street has been on the market since April, but owners Vickie and Darren say the business will close on Saturday, June 27, if a buyer cannot be found.
It had become a well-loved spot for residents and visitors alike since opening three years ago, offering tea, coffee, lunch, cake, and afternoon tea.
In a message to customers, the owners said: "As many of you already know we have family and other commitments that are becoming increasingly hard to juggle with giving the tearoom and our customers the attention you all deserve, therefore this decision had to be made.
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"Please watch out for updates of what’s to come next! We would like to say the very biggest THANK YOU to you all for your support and friendship, we appreciate you all so very much.
"Thank you for being a wonderful part of our story. With love, from all at Queen Bees."
The message when the business went up for sale in April described the decision to sell as "hard and emotional" and thanked customers for their support.
Operating on a dog-friendly policy on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the tearoom had built a loyal following over the years.
Customers shared their support in the comments of the latest announcement on Facebook.
One customer said: "So very sorry that you have to close your doors, we have enjoyed coming over the years you been open. We wish you all the best for the future as has already been said family must come first."
