Suffolk indie plans to return

Saltpeter Wines in Woodbridge, Suffolk, has closed – “finally beaten by the costof-living crisis”, according to its owners.

Madeleine Bryett and David Jiminez set up the shop in late 2020, specialising in natural wines. Last year the premises was adapted to become a tapas bar from Thursday to Saturday.

“We are taking a break,” says Bryett. “We’re still doing events, as we are part of Woodbridge Festival, and those are working well. But rent got a bit pricey for the market as it stands, retail is down, and we had an unhelpful landlord.

“We haven’t folded, we have just wound the shop down and expect a return at some point.”

The couple have teamed up with The Boathouse Kitchen & Bar in the town, taking up residency in one of its spaces for a regular series of ticketed DJ nights under the banner Re:Wined. They will be serving “wines with soul” as well as craft beers and nibbles.