A Salisbury independent is closing its doors for the last time this weekend.

Cactus Jacks, the Mexican restaurant at 26-27 Water Lane, will close for the last time on Saturday (April 2).

After more than 20 years in the city, Saturday will be their last night opening.


Read more: Customers share memories of Cactus Jacks as it closes for final time


In a Facebook post, a spokesperson for the restaurant thanked its customers, saying that it was "with a heavy heart" that the news is announced.

Plans are already underway to fill the empty unit.

A consultation is currently taking place, as part of the planning application process, to extend the antiques salesroom of the Fisherton Warehouse, at 71-73 Fisherton Street next door, into the Cactus Jacks unit.

Salisbury Journal:

Owners Joseph and Ann Henry have also applied to Wiltshire Council for a change of use and conversion of the first floor showroom to four flats, and for the beer garden to change to private landscaped communal gardens.​

The consultation deadline is April 20. To view the plans in full, click here.

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