‘I used to be able to sell out the restaurant three times a night. Now, there’s probably two tables a week after 9pm’ – chef Oliver Dunne on restaurant closure

Oliver Dunne, the owner of Cleaver East in Temple Bar, Dublin

Chloe McPolin

A chef and restaurateur has blamed the cost-of-living crisis for a noticeable slowdown in the number of people eating out in Dublin.

Earlier this week, Oliver Dunne announced the impending closure of ­Cleaver East in Temple Bar after 12 years in business.