'No-one is bulletproof': Michelin star restaurant in Birmingham closes after 17 years

A Michelin star restaurant in central Birmingham has closed after 17 years.

Purnell's was opened by Chef Glynn Purnell in 2007, after training with Gordon Ramsay, Claude Bosi and Gary Rhodes.

He said "things have moved on" and that the pressures faced by the hospitality industry have contributed to the decision.

He reflected on how "times have changed", before adding that "in this current climate, no-one is bulletproof."

The restaurant based on Cornwall Street closed for business on Saturday, October 12.

Glynn said: "Purnell's has been my proudest moment, and I am heartbroken to say that after 17 years we have served our final guest.

"It fills my heart with pride to say that Purnell's was a roaring success from day one."

He adds: "I would like to thank everybody who has worked for me over the years. I have always had a team who are like family to me, who have worked with creativity, passion and enthusiasm to make Purnell's the success it has been for 17 years.

"I'm truly honoured to have played my part in the culinary history of this great city."After the closure of Carter's of Moseley last year, Birmingham now has three Michelin Star restaurants - Opheem, which holds two stars, Adam's and Simpsons, which both hold one.

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