The Bavarian is closing its Adelaide store as the German-themed restaurant pulls out of the Australian state

The Bavarian has closed its only restaurant in Adelaide as the popular chain pulls out of the state for good.

The Bavarian announced at Tea Tree Plaza Adelaide that its last day of trading would be on New Year’s Eve, with a sign at the venue’s front door.

“To our Bavarian family we would like to take this opportunity to say dankeschön (thank you very much) for your continued support,” the message said.

‘We loved being able to give you all a taste of Bavaria itself.

‘Unfortunately, Sunday, December 31, 2023 is the last trading day of The Bavarian Tea Tree Plaza.

‘Thank you again and auf wiedersehen (see you soon)!’

The Tea Tree Plaza location was The Bavarian’s last restaurant in South Australia.

A passerby saw the note on the door of The Bavarian and shared it online, adding that he was “surprised they lasted so long.”

“I think charging $30 for a schnitzel without fries didn’t work,” he wrote.

The commenters under the post largely agreed, saying that they enjoyed the German theme, but that the restaurant’s prices were too high.

“I love the concept of the joint but was always put off going by what seemed like exorbitant prices,” one person wrote.

‘A lot was promised, but not delivered. Initially marketed as a German sports bar, but it charged French Fine Dining prices and it wasn’t for watching sports!’, said another.

Another wrote: ‘What did they expect from mediocre expensive food. A 500ml beer and a schnitzel cost me $52, no.”

One commenter was sympathetic, writing: ‘It always sucks a bit when a restaurant with a clear and workable vision has to close, it’s such a risky sector.

‘As others say: the concept was good, but the prices were a bit too high.’

Others questioned whether the rent for the Westfield-owned Tea Tree Plaza location was too high.

“Westfield is charging (rent) like a raging bull,” one person claimed.

‘They are happier with empty buildings than with a reduction in rent (as it reduces their equity) and most did not offer discounts during the Covid shutdowns.’

Another wrote: ‘That’s because in commercial buildings the rent determines the value of the building.’

“You’re not just dropping rents, you’re actually destroying a large portion of capital value and reducing your equity and borrowing capacity at the same time.”

The Bavarian company has about 30 stores across Australia, with most locations open in Sydney and Brisbane.

Bavarian Tea Tree Plaza announced its closure with a note (above) on its front door

The owner, Pacific Concepts, also runs El Camino, Winghaus, Munich Brahaus and Fratelli Fresh.

Prices for different meals vary from store to store at The Bavarian, but customers pay an average of about $28 for a schnitzel with mushroom sauce.

Daily Mail Australia has contacted Pacific Concepts for comment.