"Thank you, Rugby, for 22 fantastic years" Award-winning town centre cookshop to close
An award-winning cookshop in Rugby town centre is closing its doors after 22 years.
The closure of Abraxas Cookshop, in Regent Street, was announced this week.
A statement on their Facebook page said: “After 22 wonderful years on Regent Street, Rugby, the time has come for us to close the doors of this store.
“Our final day of trading will be Saturday, July 4, marking the end of an incredible chapter that has been filled with great memories.
"We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to all of our customers who have supported us over the years.”
The Abraxas Cookshop in Rugby is part of a multi-award winning, independent family business run by sisters Helen Sparrow and Sarah George.
The statement went on: “Whether you’ve shopped with us once or have been with us since the beginning, we are truly grateful for your loyalty and support.
"A special thank you also goes to the many members of staff who have worked in the store throughout the past 22 years.
"Although we are saying goodbye to our Regent Street location in Rugby, customers will still be able to shop with us at our other locations - Heart of the Shires, A5 near Weedon, St. Giles Street in Northampton and Market Place in Banbury, where we look forward to continuing to serve you for many years to come.”
The noticed ended: “Thank you, Rugby, for 22 fantastic years. We have offers on remaining stock from Wednesday the 17th June - 4th July 2026.”