The 1891 Restaurant and Bar at Rhyl Pavilion has been forced to close following a burst water tank.

The main water tank in Rhyl Pavilion burst in the early hours of this morning (July 7).

Denbighshire Leisure Ltd managers attended the scene to find the area and bar severely damaged by water.

Jamie Groves, managing Director of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, said: “To say we are devastated by what has happened to our beautiful flagship 1891 restaurant, would be an understatement.

"This is right before our busiest season, and following the opening of the new Terrace. We invested heavily into this Summer to bring people the best possible experience in Rhyl, and we had more planned to announce over the coming weeks with work almost finished on a new VIP bar lounge and a further extension planned for the new Terrace.

Water damage at 1891

Water damage at 1891

“The management and the entire workforce are completely deflated by this news. Specialists are being brought to assess the damage but it’s safe to say, the building will be closed for the foreseeable future due to the extent of damage to the infrastructure and the first floor restaurant.”

Last month a new outdoor eatery called the 'Terrace' opened at 1891.

The Journal also reported 1891 had to introduce a new booking policy following a number of 'no shows'.

Councillor Hugh Evans, Leader of Denbighshire County Council, said: “I am saddened to hear this news and devastated for the team at Denbighshire Leisure Ltd after all the recent investments ahead of what was planned to be an incredibly busy Summer. Denbighshire County Council will do all they can in supporting the company in getting this iconic destination in Rhyl open again as soon as possible.”

Water damage at 1891

Water damage at 1891

Mr Groves added: “We would like to thank all of our customers for their understanding at this time, and we will be contacting all bookings directly today. Whilst we are all extremely upset, we can assure our customers that efforts will now move to making sure the 1891 Restaurant and Bar comes back bigger and better than ever."