Gary Neville's Michelin-Star Restaurant Closes Over Debts

Gary Neville's Michelin-star restaurant, The Man Behind The Curtain, has gone into liquidation with debts totaling £1 million, including a significant tax bill of £519,000 owed to HMRC. The restaurant, which Neville co-owned with Chef Michael O'Hare, opened in Leeds in 2014 and quickly gained a reputation for its avant-garde dishes. Despite its initial success, the business struggled financially, leading to its closure at the end of 2023. Neville's company, Relentless Leisure, is owed £366,848, and the restaurant's assets and director's loan have uncertain values for recovery. O'Hare has since opened a new restaurant, Psycho Sandbar, at the same location. This marks the fifth restaurant closure for Neville, highlighting challenges in his hospitality ventures despite previous successes in other business areas.