Houghton’s Bistro was launched on Warrington Road in November 2023 by sisters Danielle Milnes and Rochelle Garbutt. The venue announced on Wednesday its closure with immediate effect to bring an end to a venture that had quickly become one of Rainhill’s most warmly-regarded independent venues. The sisters were already well-known locally thanks to The Wine Club which they opened in 2018, and they fulfilled a long‑held ambition to open their own restaurant when they launched Houghton's Bistro. Houghtons Bistro has closed its doors with immediate effect (Image: Houghtons Bistro)However, in a heartfelt announcement shared this week, it was confirmed that the bistro had reached a point where it could no longer trade sustainably. In a public post on social media, Houghtons Bistro said: "It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Houghtons Bistro has now closed with immediate effect.