An American style diner off the A12 which closed out of the blue has been put on the rental market.

Empire Diner, located near Rivenhall End, is being advertised to let through Colchester property company Whybrow.

The restaurant closed back in October after the owners posted a message on its Facebook page saying the business would remain closed “until further notice”.

There was no indication given as to the reasons behind the closure.

The building has now been advertised for rent as a food and drink establishment for £40,000 a year excluding business rates.

Inside, there is a table section for customers, a large kitchen and an office and has 31 car parking spaces.

Visit www.whybrow.net for more information.