The Latest Breaking News from Beefeater

Over 3,800 jobs lost as UK restaurant chain closing all 195 sites after 52 years

Beefeater and Brewers Fayre sites across the UK will close their doors for the last time in the coming days

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1

Mapped: All the UK Beefeater restaurants closing today

Around 3,800 jobs are at risk due to the closure of almost 200 restaurants

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Loyalty scheme warning to customers as UK restaurant chain to shut all 196 sites

Whitbread is closing all 105 Beefeater and 89 Brewers Fayre sites in the coming weeks, with loyalty schemes closing too.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7

Two UK pub chains axed along with 3,500 jobs amid rising taxes

Whitbread, which owns both Beefeater and Brewers Fayre, is planning to close all 197 of its standalone restaurant sites

Evening Standard · Apr 30

Last Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants to close, with loss of 3,800 jobs, Premier Inn owner says

Whitbread to call time on restaurants in UK and Ireland blaming higher costs and taxes for latest strategic reset

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30

New Wetherspoon pub set to open in south London next month

Coombe Lodge was previously used as a Beefeater before the eatery closed its doors in September

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

Premier Inn investors hoping for summer boost amid rising hotel prices

Whitbread, which also owns the Beefeater and Brewers Fayre chains, will publish its half-year financial results on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2025

9 best gins, taste-tested for the perfect G&Ts, martinis and more

Shaken, stirred or paired with the perfect tonic, these are the best gins to add to your drinks cabinet

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025

Whitbread profits slide amid restaurant closures and ‘softer’ UK demand

The company, which also owns Beefeater restaurants, told shareholders that adjusted pre-tax profits fell by 14%.

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025

Premier Inn owner’s sales drop as it converts restaurants to hotel rooms

Whitbread saw a 2% dip in quarterly sales amid a £500 million revamp of its estate of restaurants across the UK.

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025