Two beloved UK restaurant chains, Beefeater and Brewers Fayre, are set to close all their remaining locations across the country, affecting over 200 sites. The closures, announced by parent company Whitbread—which also owns Premier Inn—will impact approximately 30,000 employees across the UK and Ireland.
Why Are the Restaurants Closing?
Whitbread's chief executive, Dominic Paul, explained the decision: 'We plan to convert all our remaining branded restaurants to an integrated food and beverage offer that is preferred by our hotel guests and will unlock the addition of more highly profitable extension rooms.' He added that the move would strengthen Whitbread's market-leading position and allow the company to gain market share from struggling competitors.
Full List of Brewers Fayre Locations Closing
The following Brewers Fayre restaurants are among those shutting down: Abergavenny, Afon Conwy, Aire & Calder, Bankhead Gate, Barrow-in-Furness, Barry Island, Bedford South, Bicester, Bideford, Bobbing Apple, Brampton Hut, Brookers Oast, Burton House, The Carousel, Castlewood, Central Park, Cepen Park, Chafford Hundred, Chequers Corner, Cheswold Lodge, The Clarence Pier, Cockermouth, Cottams Field, Craig House, Crossways, Dalesway, Derry City, The Drove, Duke of York, Exeter, The Farrier, Flagstaff Island, Freebridge Farm, Glastonbury, Gordano Gate, The Hampton, Hanley, The Harbour, The Howgate, Inn On The Quay, Inshes Gate, Kembrey Inn, Kincardine Way, King William IV, Lakeland Gate, Lewins Mead, Lock Keeper, Lodmoor, Loggans Moor, Mains of Balquharn, The Marina, The Mayflower, Minehead, Monkey Puzzle, Mulberry Tree, Newhaven Quay, Oakenhurst Farm, Oaks, Ocean Park, Ocean Plaza, Old Nelson, Old West Quay, Orbital, Papermill, Pirnhall Inn, Queens Crossing, The Redwood, Rhubarb Triangle, Rising Sun, Royal Quays, The Sandpiper, Stable Gate, The Swallow, Swansea Vale, Telford Lodge, Tindale Crossing, Tirfounder Fields, Turnpike, Victoria Park, Walsall, Water Mill, The Wessex Flyer, The Wessington, Wheatlea Park, Whittle Inn, Widnes, Willen Dragon, The Windmill, and Winsor House.
Full List of Beefeater Locations Closing
The Beefeater restaurants set to close include: The Anchor, The Applecart, Badgers Sett, Bagle Brook, Balmoral Inn, The Barn, The Beacon, The Belgrave, Bentley Green, Border Gate, The Brache, The Brecks, Broomside Park, The Bull, Carnon Inn, Centre, The Coldra, Countess Wear, The Cricketers, Crossbush, Crows Nest, Deer Park, The Dukes Worksop, Eureka Park, Euston Way, The Farmhouse, Farnborough, The Fountain, The Foxburrow, Frome Flyer, George In The Tree, The Gifford, Gourdie Croft, The Granary, Great Oak, Great Yarmouth Seafront, Griff House, Halfway House, Halifax, Hamilton, Harbour Lights, Harlow Mill, The Haywain, Heaton Park, The Kingswood, Lady Nairne, The Ladybridge, The Lakeside, Liberty Bell, London Woolwich, The Longbow, Longbridge, Longford House, The Longwall, The Lydiard, Malta Inn, Manor Farm, Marsh Mills, Medina Quay, Mill House, Mill Lodge, Millers Barn, The Millfield, Moor Mill, Morris Dancers, Morton Park, Moseley Park, Oakley Hay, Oast & Squire, The Orchard, Oxford Kidlington, Oyster Reach, Packet Steamer, The Parkway, The Pavilion, The Plough, Preston Brook, Priory Marina, Quay House, Rackstraws Farm, Red Lion, Redditch, Roman Way, Sir Thomas Wyatt, Smugglers Haunt, The Somerford, The Southcote, Springwood Park, Spruce Goose, Stag & Rainbow, Strawberry Field, The Talpore, The Three Fish, Travellers Rest, The Turnpike, Twelve Bells, Walston Castle, Ware, The Waterfront, The Watermill, White Hart, White Lodge, White Rock, Whitegate Inn, Whitley Bay, and The Woolpack.
These closures are part of a broader trend affecting the UK high street, with many retail chains facing administration or shutdowns in 2026. Whitbread's strategy focuses on converting these spaces into integrated dining experiences within Premier Inn hotels, aiming to boost profitability and room expansion.
