Six Melbourne restaurants close as rising costs squeeze hospitality sector

At least six Melbourne restaurants are closing before June 30 amid rising costs and unpredictable consumer spending. Noisy Ritual, a Brunswick winery-bar, shuts June 13 after nearly a decade; owner Cam Nicol cites mounting debt from pre-COVID expansion and pandemic-destroyed wholesale plans. Crown's Antara venue closes May 30, with owner Adi Halim splitting the three-in-one concept into specialized businesses.

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