The Tauranga restaurant formerly owned by Phil Rudd will get a new lease on life when it closes its doors on May 5.

‘Phil's Place' will be officially closed on May 5 and will be rebranded.

A post on the restaurant's Facebook page says it will be rebranded as Salinity Restaurant and Bar.

'This is a huge thank you to all of you that have followed and supported Phil's Place Restaurant since we re-opened on April 10 2013.

'As from May 5, Phil's Place will be closing to be rebranded as Salinity Restaurant and Bar.

'Thank you again from all the management and staff.”

Phil's Place is located at 101 Te Awanui Drive, near Tauranga Bridge Marina.

Phil originally purchased the restaurant in August 2011.