Popular mobile burger bar Route 66 announces new location in Portsmouth and return date after losing sought-after Portsdown Hill spot

A POPULAR mobile burger bar has bounced back after losing its long-standing spot on Portsdown Hill Road.
By Matthew Mohan-Hickson
Published 27th Feb 2022, 12:06 BST
Updated 27th Feb 2022, 18:17 BST
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Route 66 had called the sought-after spot home for eight-and-a-half years.

But owner Steve Bray recently announced that they had lost the site.

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He had been offered a spot in Guildhall Walk but it wouldn’t have been ready until March 28 meaning he would be ‘unable to pay his staff for a month without trading’.

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Mr Bray had also been concerned that the location catered more for students rather than tradespeople like on Portsdown Hill where he has built up a loyal following.

He said: ‘I’ve built up a good name and reputation and use other small businesses with fresh goods. Everyone loves it.’

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Pictured is: Susan Jones, Steve Bray and Jack Edwards McClean. Picture: Keith Woodland (200221-7)Pictured is: Susan Jones, Steve Bray and Jack Edwards McClean. Picture: Keith Woodland (200221-7)
Pictured is: Susan Jones, Steve Bray and Jack Edwards McClean. Picture: Keith Woodland (200221-7)

However Route 66 have now announced that they have secured a new spot in Portsmouth – and will be reopening within days.

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The burger bar will now be located on James Callaghan Drive, just under a mile from our previous location.

It will open for the first time on Tuesday (March 1).

A post on Facebook reads: ‘We're coming back!

Catering assistant Susan Jones and owner Steve Bray of Route 66 Burger Bar at Portsdown Hill, Portsmouth on Tuesday 15 February 2022. Picture: Habibur RahmanCatering assistant Susan Jones and owner Steve Bray of Route 66 Burger Bar at Portsdown Hill, Portsmouth on Tuesday 15 February 2022. Picture: Habibur Rahman
Catering assistant Susan Jones and owner Steve Bray of Route 66 Burger Bar at Portsdown Hill, Portsmouth on Tuesday 15 February 2022. Picture: Habibur Rahman

‘We are excited to announce that we will reopen on Tuesday 1st March, at our new location on James Callaghan Drive, just under a mile from our previous location.

‘Please see the map below for our position; we hope that this will be a success and that it will become our permanent home.

‘We look forward to seeing you all again soon.’

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