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Common Table may reopen former Brewers Fayres in Norfolk: Common Table Group is set to buy 57 Beefeater, Brewers Fayre and Cookhouse sites ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26631057.common-table-may-reopen-former-brewers-fayres-norfolk/
Key Facts110 Whitbread Sites Planned to Reopen Under New Ownership
Oct 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
- Whitbread closed more than 261 sites in September, with approximately 3,800 jobs lost.
- Queensway Inns bought 53 sites, which are planned for conversion into a new range of value pubs.
- Common Table plans to acquire 53 branded sites, including one Premier Inn hotel; first openings are scheduled for mid-November.
- More than 700 new jobs are expected to be created across the Common Table sites.
Our priority is to get the sites back open and trading as soon as possible. We’re building an entrepreneurial business with a local feel, where our teams are empowered to make decisions and shape each venue around the people and communities it serves. We’re excited about what we can create together and look forward to bringing new energy and ideas to our guests.— Thomas Anderson, founder of Rodeo Doughnuts, speaking about Common Table Group’s plans to reopen the sites; quoted in The Caterer.
We deliberately left phones and wallets behind in UK hotel rooms: We deliberately left phones and wallets stuffed with cash in some of the UK’s biggest hotel ...
which.co.uk/news/article/we-deliberately-left-phones-and-wallets-behind-in-uk-hotel-rooms-aNNM24P3V54O
Demolition work is to begin at the former Leisureplex site in Cork City’s Victorian Quarter in preparation for the construction of the city’s second Premier ... Show more
The Sentinel Oct 14
Two Staffordshire restaurants to reopen - weeks after closure: But the Hanley and Talke sites are not on the saved list
stokesentinel.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/two-staffordshire-restaurants-reopen-weeks-11196538
Premier Inn owner pulled back hotel investments after tax hikes, says boss: Dominic Paul told the Press Association that ‘We need this budget to be a turning ...
expressandstar.com/uk-news/premier-inn-owner-pulled-back-hotel-investments-after-tax-hikes-says-boss-9284814
Great Yarmouth Brewers Fayre reopens as Offshore 44: Great Yarmouth’s Premier Inn restaurant has reopened as Offshore 44 under new owners Queensway Inns and ...
greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk/news/26630889.great-yarmouth-brewers-fayre-reopens-offshore-44/
Make Your Day Oct 13
Homeless man jailed for fire that evacuated Darlington DL1: Raymond Coglan jailed for 44 months after starting a fire at Darlington’s DL1 complex ...
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26629371.homeless-man-jailed-fire-evacuated-darlington-dl1/
Premier Inn owner to reopen Bristol city centre hotel that closed: Whitbread PLC plans to convert the property
bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/premier-inn-owner-reopen-bristol-11190070
Plans for Premier Inn rooms at former Carlisle Beefeater: Plans have been submitted to convert the former Border Gate Beefeater near Carlisle into additional ...
newsandstar.co.uk/news/26623110.plans-premier-inn-rooms-former-carlisle-beefeater/
Premier Inn responds after customer has 'distressing' stay: A hotel guest has spoken out about his "distressing" stay during a five-night booking at ...
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/26603317.premier-inn-bradford-central-responds-customer-complaint/
Glegg Arms demolition plans rejected by council committee: PLANS to demolish the historic Glegg Arms pub and replace it with a new Premier Inn hotel annexe ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26617536.glegg-arms-demolition-plans-rejected-council-committee/
Inauguration: Premier Inn opens second hotel on Lake Constance: The British hotel group is now represented in Lindau and Constance.
ahgz.de/hotellerie/news/einweihung-premier-inn-eroeffnet-zweites-hotel-am-bodensee-320337
PPG Place showing early signs of iconic holiday ice rink : Crews have started preparing the plaza at PPG Place for the return of The UPMC Rink at PPG Place ...
star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article317533292.html
New gastro pub breathes new life into Stourbridge’s former Brewers Fayre restaurant
expressandstar.com/news/new-gastro-pub-breathes-new-life-into-stourbridges-former-brewers-fayre-restaurant-9272462
Devon Live Oct 04
Landmark Plymouth hotel sold in major hospitality deal: It will reopen as the city's newest Premier Inn
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/plymouths-future-inn-sold-major-11181153
London man arrested after going on “rampage” at Portsmouth hotel as guests evacuated - update
portsmouth.co.uk/news/crime/london-man-arrested-after-going-on-rampage-at-portsmouth-hotel-as-guests-evacuated-9197086
Plymouth’s Future Inn sold in major deal to become Premier Inn: It will reopen as the city's newest Premier Inn
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/plymouths-future-inn-sold-major-11181153
Devon Live Sep 30
Disabled man brutally attacked by cyclist on Devon seafront: The attack may have been witnessed by school children
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/disabled-man-brutally-attacked-cyclist-11177997
Premier Inn Crawley to expand into neighbouring restaurant: Premier Inn has had plans approved by Crawley Borough Council to increase the capacity of its ...
theargus.co.uk/news/26588562.premier-inn-crawley-expand-neighbouring-restaurant/
Cornwall planning: Restaurant shortfall leads to Premier Hotel changes among latest proposals
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/cornwall-planning-restaurant-shortfall-leads-11172430
Premier Inn owner Whitbread faces board pressure from activist investor: One of Whitbread’s biggest shareholders is pushing for a seat on the board of the ...
cityam.com/premier-inn-owner-whitbread-faces-board-pressure-from-biggest-investor/
Watford's council debunks Premier Inn migrant hotel rumours: Watford Borough Council has debunked rumours that a hotel in the town is set to house asylum seekers ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26544835.watfords-council-debunks-premier-inn-migrant-hotel-rumours/
Date Beefeater restaurants to close revealed: 11 popular Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants which are earmarked for closure have stopped accepting bookings.
kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/date-beefeater-restaurants-to-close-revealed-343197/
Prison warder fired for Premier Inn one night stand with female inmate - just day after she was freed
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/prison-warder-fired-premier-inn-37640115
The Sentinel Sep 07
End of an era as Hanley Brewers Fayre shuts today: The end of your walk-in all-you-can-eat Premier Inn breakfast
stokesentinel.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/end-era-hanley-brewers-fayre-11141796
New construction: New Premier Inn for Hamburg: Joint venture starts construction work for the new Premier Inn Hotel in Hamburg. What the brand's eighth hotel ...
ahgz.de/hotellerie/news/neubau-joint-venture-startet-bauarbeiten-fuer-premier-inn-hotel-in-hamburg-319982
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Popular chain shutting over 100 restaurants next week - Full list of London sites closing for good
mylondon.news/whats-on/whats-on-news/popular-chain-shutting-over-100-34557584
Expansion: Premier Inn opens its first hotel in Saxony-Anhalt: With the new hotel in Halle (Saale), the hotel chain reaches the milestone of 75 locations in ...
ahgz.de/hotellerie/news/expansion-premier-inn-eroeffnet-erstes-hotel-in-sachsen-anhalt-319933
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New Sussex Premier Inn marks huge construction milestone – and celebrates with a special event
sussexexpress.co.uk/business/consumer/new-sussex-premier-inn-marks-huge-construction-milestone-and-celebrates-with-a-special-event-8956161
Hotel market: The most exciting hotel openings in August 2026: A boutique hotel in Zurich, a historic-looking Premier Inn, or exclusive accommodations abroad: A ...
ahgz.de/hotellerie/news/hotelmarkt-die-spannendsten-hoteleroeffnungen-im-august-2026-319844
We deliberately left phones and wallets behind in UK hotel rooms: We deliberately left phones and wallets stuffed with cash in some of the UK’s biggest hotel ...
which.co.uk/news/article/we-deliberately-left-phones-and-wallets-behind-in-uk-hotel-rooms-aNNM24P3V54O
Man admits assaulting receptionist at Burnley Premier Inn: A member of staff at Burnley's Premier Inn was given an uncomfortable night when he was ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26500026.man-admits-assaulting-receptionist-burnley-premier-inn/
Opening date for new Brighton Premier Inn on West Street: A long-awaited Premier Inn hotel on West Street in Brighton has reached a major construction milestone ...
theargus.co.uk/news/26498039.opening-date-new-brighton-premier-inn-west-street/
Two Beefeater pubs put up for sale ahead of closure: There is fresh hope for the future of two pubs set to close next month, after they were both put on the ...
kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/two-beefeater-pubs-put-up-for-sale-ahead-of-closure-344159/
Leicestershire Live Aug 21
Pub near West Langton could be saved from closure after big deal made: The pub's staff could be transferred to the new operation
leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/pub-near-west-langton-could-11121558
🚨 Breaking: An order granting officers extra powers has been put in place for most of the weekendwww.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/four-people-cardiff-court-after-34419490
Somerset pub-restaurant could be saved as sister sites confirm closure dates: The parent chain is closing 200 sites nationally
somersetlive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/somerset-pub-restaurant-could-saved-11114376
Queensway Inns to open new restaurant on Yarmouth seafront: Queensway Inns have acquired the closed Beefeater on Great Yarmouth seafront and it will reopen this ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26475339.queensway-inns-open-new-restaurant-yarmouth-seafront/
Beefeater in Great Yarmouth shuts down weeks early: The Beefeater restaurant in Great Yarmouth has shut down three weeks earlier than expected ahead of a ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26475188.beefeater-great-yarmouth-shuts-weeks-early/
Brewers Fayre Stroud: New owner found for Old Nelson pub: FRESH hope has been given to a much-loved pub restaurant earmarked for closure.
stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26471609.brewers-fayre-stroud-new-owner-found-old-nelson-pub/
Strip beds and empty the bins? Why I’m checking out of Airbnb: Sky-high cleaning fees, strict house rules and endless host chores? I’m tidy by nature ...
thetimes.com/travel/destinations/uk-travel/stopping-using-airbnb-prefer-hotels-2wz8pq6fh
This is when this popular Lancashire Brewer's Fayre restaurant will close: The exact date a Brewers Fayre restaurant in Lancashire will close has been revealed.
lep.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/date-revealed-for-popular-restaurant-to-close-its-doors-8825188
The quick trick to find cheap Premier Inn rooms from £55 in popular seaside towns this summer
which.co.uk/news/article/the-quick-trick-to-find-cheap-premier-inn-rooms-from-55-in-popular-seaside-towns-this-summer-akUe69n7ooeK
Premier Inn planning 108-room hotel: Premier Inn has confirmed it is planning to open a 108-room hotel
lynnnews.co.uk/news/premier-inn-planning-108-room-hotel-9474816/
Search on to find buyer of Boston restaurant facing closure in coming months, with £900,000 the asking price
lincolnshireworld.com/business/search-on-to-find-buyer-of-boston-restaurant-facing-closure-in-coming-months-with-ps900000-the-asking-price-8818028
Closing date confirmed for Hampton’s Brewers Fayre: It’s one of 197 Whitbread-owned restaurants closing over the coming weeks
peterboroughtoday.co.uk/business/closing-date-confirmed-for-hamptons-brewers-fayre-8815303
Peterborough's Beefeater Granary announces date it will close down: Peterborough’s Beefeater Granary has announced the date the restaurant will close its doors ...
peterboroughtoday.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/peterboroughs-beefeater-granary-announces-date-it-will-close-down-8800810
bedfordtoday.co.uk Jul 14
For sale: Priory Marina Beefeater in Bedford goes on the market for £275k: Following Whitbread’s decision to cut nearly 4,000 jobs at Premier Inn and Beefeater ...
bedfordtoday.co.uk/business/for-sale-priory-marina-beefeater-in-bedford-goes-on-the-market-for-ps275k-8797895
Nelson Hotel Norwich Premier Inn to be knocked down: The demolition of a Norwich Premier Inn has been approved and will make way for a new 248-room hotel and 492 ...
eveningnews24.co.uk/news/26267458.nelson-hotel-norwich-replaced-new-hotel-flats/
Premier Inn 'lock down' part of Manchester Airport hotel after woman's 'disgusting' discovery
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/flee-premier-inn-room-bed-34229693
Teenager scouted outside Manchester Premier Inn flown to Paris for Dior modelling debut
itv.com/news/channel/2026-07-03/boy-spotted-outside-premier-inn-given-dior-debut-at-paris-fashion-week
Closing date confirmed for longstanding pub and restaurant in village near Northampton
northamptonchron.co.uk/business/closing-date-confirmed-for-longstanding-pub-and-restaurant-in-village-near-northampton-8773179
Hotel Market: The Most Exciting Hotel Openings in June 2026: Three new airport hotels in Frankfurt, Munich, and Vienna: In June 2026, there will again be many ...
ahgz.de/hotellerie/news/hotelmarkt-die-spannendsten-hoteleroeffnungen-im-juni-2026-319283
International hotel chains come and go in Freiburg: Freiburg is an interesting market for international hotel chains. Acquisitions often take place in the ...
badische-zeitung.de/internationale-hotelketten-kommen-und-gehen-in-freiburg
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Brewers Fayre tables in Inverness could make way for Premier Inn bedrooms in restaurant wipeout
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/inverness/7050801/premier-inn-inverness-brewers-fayre-conversion/
Duisburg lacks funds and plans bed tax: Hoteliers warn of consequences: The city of Duisburg is planning to introduce an accommodation tax. The plans are being ...
waz.de/lokales/duisburg/article412437564/duisburg-fehlt-geld-und-plant-bettensteuer-hoteliers-warnen-vor-folgen.html
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North Norfolk News Jun 30
Drainage issue still hold up North Walsham Premier Inn: Plans for a Premier Inn on a former factory site in North Walsham are still under scrutiny at North ...
northnorfolknews.co.uk/news/26239111.drainage-issue-still-hold-north-walsham-premier-inn/
Sheppard Robson submits hotel and student housing towers for Wembley: Sheppard Robson has submitted plans for 29-storey student housing block and a 14-storey ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/news/sheppard-robson-submits-hotel-and-student-housing-towers-for-wembley
Plymouth waterfront pubs and hotel for sale for more than £2.5 million: They're being flogged to clear debts - and you can buy them separately
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/plymouth-waterfront-pubs-hotel-sale-11036381
Opening: New Premier Inn in Eschborn: Premier Inn opens its 74th hotel in Germany in Eschborn near Frankfurt. The hotel's architecture is a special feature.
ahgz.de/hotellerie/news/eroeffnung-premier-inn-eroeffnet-74.-hotel-in-deutschland-in-eschborn-bei-frankfurt-319386
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Five places to stay near Kynren in Bishop Auckland: From family‑friendly chains to village inns and spa hotels, these stays give you options to turn Kynren into ...
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26231569.five-places-stay-near-kynren-bishop-auckland/
Ipswich Star Jun 27
Police confirm Premier Inn Ipswich deaths not suspicious: Suffolk police have confirmed the deaths of two people at Premier Inn in Ipswich have not been treated ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26231724.police-confirm-premier-inn-ipswich-deaths-not-suspicious/
Surrey Live Jun 26
Easy Gatwick Airport hotel perfect for families where kids eat free: The hotel is seconds away from the terminal - take a sneak peek inside before your head off ...
getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/gallery/easy-stress-free-gatwick-airport-34186677
Woman admits dangerous driving after smashing into gran’s bungalow: A driver who crashed into an 84-year-old’s home, forcing her to spend months living in a ...
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/woman-admits-dangerous-driving-after-smashing-into-gran-s-bu-341725/
Bookings rise at Premier Inn owner Whitbread amid leisure demand: Positive trading across Premier Inn in the UK and Germany was partially offset by a slump in ...
expressandstar.com/uk-news/bookings-rise-at-premier-inn-owner-whitbread-amid-leisure-demand-8747442
Person suffers medical episode at Wokingham Premier Inn: A person suffered a medical incident at Wokingham’s Premier Inn.
bracknellnews.co.uk/news/26193077.person-suffers-medical-episode-wokingham-premier-inn/
Best UK hotel chains for 2026: More than 4,000 hotel guests rate UK hotel chains, including Premier Inn, Travelodge, Hilton, Holiday Inn and Hotel du Vin ...
which.co.uk/reviews/uk-hotel-chains/article/best-and-worst-uk-hotel-chains-aaVVF4u1jZpe
New operator: Change in Göttingen after Revo bankruptcy: Following the insolvency of the previous operator, real estate investment specialist Real IS and Premier ...
ahgz.de/hotellerie/news/mietvertrag-nach-revo-pleite-uebernimmt-premier-inn-in-goettingen-319218
Paid articlePaywall Decision over Nelson Hotel plans could be made next month: Plans to turn the Nelson Hotel on Prince of Wales Road into hundreds of flats and homes could be made ...
eveningnews24.co.uk/news/26170529.decision-nelson-hotel-plans-made-next-month/
Premier Inn given go ahead to expand hotel in Polegate: Premier Inn has gained planning permission for a major expansion in Polegate.
theargus.co.uk/news/26163349.premier-inn-given-go-ahead-expand-hotel-polegate/
Man trashed his room at Premier Inn, Taunton, court told: Angry that his life was in tatters after his ex-partner had taken their children to live far away ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26167459.man-trashed-room-premier-inn-taunton-court-told/
Exmouth Journal Jun 01
MP follows up on Premier Inn seafront repair timetable: Exmouth's MP has pledged to seek fresh assurances over repair works at a prominent seafront hotel ...
exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/26153726.mp-follows-premier-inn-seafront-repair-timetable/
Oxford Premier Inn death named among 79 UK poison victims: The 22-year-old man who died in an Oxford Premier Inn has been named among the almost 80 UK victims in ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26152455.oxford-premier-inn-death-named-among-79-uk-poison-victims/
Whitbread's Starting Gate pub on Holmer Road remembered: Memories have been shared of a once well-frequented city pub, that has now been lost to time ...
herefordtimes.com/news/26134193.whitbreads-starting-gate-pub-holmer-road-remembered/
The Sentinel May 23
Hanley Brewers Fayre team 'devastated' as venue set to shut: End of an era
stokesentinel.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/hanley-brewers-fayre-team-devastated-10962758
Why is the parent company of Premier Inn shutting down Beefeater pubs? 🏨📉
It comes down to a fierce battle in the boardroom ... Show more
Investec goes on a hiring spree, the pub that made £91k in one night, and LBC's Iain Dale on the Westminster circus - Business As Usual | City AM
Investec goes on a hiring spree, the pub that made £91k in one night, and LBC's Iain Dale on the Westminster circus - Business As Usual | City AM
Premier Inn owner urged by activist investor to launch formal sale: Whitbread could face a board shake-up after it announced a sell-off of its restaurants to ...
thetimes.com/business/companies-markets/article/premier-inn-whitbread-shareholder-sale-w5gl329jw
Paid articlePaywall New seafront Premier Inn officially opens in Bognor Regis: A new 116-room Premier Inn has officially opened on Bognor Regis seafront.
sussexexpress.co.uk/business/consumer/new-seafront-premier-inn-officially-opens-in-bognor-regis-8545617
Premier Inn to close two major UK restaurant chains - full list of closing sites
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/premier-inn-close-two-major-33876504
