I know food is banned from all those outlets. There's still a number there - alfrescos, Melrose & regency in line of sight have a tonne of new trade delivered to their doorsteps+ knock on to Preston street & there is a cafe & coffee shop just past alfresco - Not sure about the ice cream...
I never expected it to make a profit or even break even - however what it has done has helped regenerate that while section of sea front & has massive benefits from the businesses there including Preston street - which has always struggled.
It's still a thumbs up from me - a loss leader in...