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Premier Inn is giving away free breakfasts this winter, but guests at four Cumbria hotels will miss out 🥓🍳
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Former Whitegate Inn Beefeater in Chadderton to reopen under new ownership: The Whitegate Inn in Chadderton is set to reopen under Common Table Group ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/152/lifestyle-food/438/former-whitegate-inn-beefeater-in-chadderton-to-reopen-under-new-ownership
42-bed Premier Inn hotel and pub at Newcastle Airport selling for £1.2m
hexham-courant.co.uk/news/26678514.premier-inn-hotel-pub-newcastle-airport-sale/
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
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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.
Hampton Brewers Fayre ‘set to reopen’ as new owners give restaurant a second chance
peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/hampton-brewers-fayre-set-to-reopen-as-new-owners-give-restaurant-a-second-chance-9286799
Former Beefeater restaurant in Cannock among sites saved in major hospitality deal
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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
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
All the Oxfordshire shop and restaurant closures confirmed: High streets have been hit hard as several chains closed down this month.
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26592229.oxfordshire-shop-restaurant-closures-confirmed/
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
Update as UK chain backed by TV chef closes with 3,800 jobs lost: After the closure of several restaurant chains, one of which was backed by a TV chef ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26583932.update-uk-chain-backed-tv-chef-closes-3-800-jobs-lost/
Five Bells Harvester off A13 closing temporarily next week: A Harvester restaurant off the A13 in Essex will close next week for essential maintenance.
romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26583228.five-bells-harvester-off-a13-closing-temporarily-next-week/
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/
End of an era as Peterborough’s Beefeater Granary closes its doors TODAY after more than 40 years - but uncertainty surrounds building’s future
peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/end-of-an-era-as-peterboroughs-beefeater-granary-closes-its-doors-today-after-more-than-40-years-but-uncertainty-surrounds-buildings-future-9010116
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/
Basingstoke's Spruce Goose Beefeater to close today: Basingstoke’s Spruce Goose Beefeater closes on September 10 as Whitbread shuts the chain nationwide.
basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26538998.basingstokes-spruce-goose-beefeater-close-today/
Your Harlow Sep 08
Harlow man, who plans to “buy” The Beefeater pub, says recent setbacks, including being arrested at the Harlow Town Show, won’t stop him from pursuing his ...
yourharlow.com/2026/09/08/harlow-man-who-plans-to-buy-the-beefeater-pub-says-recent-setbacks-including-being-arrested-at-the-harlow-town-show-wont-stop-him-from-pursuing-his-dream/
Centuries-old pub near Gloucester saved from closure as takeover confirmed: The new owners say it marks an "exciting new chapter"
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/centuries-old-pub-near-gloucester-11152783
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/
Blackpool's Red Lion pub restaurant to close permanently tonight as UK chain Beefeater shuts down 106 sites
blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/blackpools-red-lion-pub-restaurant-to-close-permanently-tonight-9012080
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
Two Doncaster pubs to shut this week as Beefeater and Brewers Fayre close across UK
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/two-doncaster-pubs-to-shut-this-week-as-beefeater-and-brewers-fayre-close-across-uk-8969115
Taunton's White Lodge could shut early as bookings cancelled: Taunton restaurant and bar could close sooner than planned after bookings have been cancelled
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26503339.tauntons-white-lodge-shut-early-bookings-cancelled/
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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Full list of Yorkshire Brewers Fayre sites that are closing: Brewers Fayre is set to close its sites across the UK next week with several places in Yorkshire ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/26512026.full-list-yorkshire-brewers-fayre-sites-closing/
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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Table Table to close all 32 UK restaurants on Thursday: Table Table will close all 32 of its UK sites on Thursday (September 3) as part of Whitbread’s decision ...
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/26511501.table-table-close-32-uk-restaurants-thursday/
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
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/
Ipswich Star Aug 13
Oyster Reach and The Swallow in Ipswich saved from closure: Oyster Reach and The Swallow in Ipswich could soon be rebranded into a new chain of pubs ahead of ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26461819.oyster-reach-swallow-ipswich-saved-closure/
Brewers Fayre to shut all of its Norfolk restauraunts: Brewers Fayre, which has a branch in both King's Lynn and Norwich, is to shut all of its pub ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26414558.brewers-fayre-shut-norfolk-restauraunts/
Liberty Bell Romford Beefeater closing date announced: The closing date has been announced for all Beefeater restaurants across the UK - including the Liberty ...
romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26411500.liberty-bell-romford-beefeater-closing-date-announced/
Closing date for Basingstoke Spruce Goose Beefeater: The closing date has been confirmed for the Spruce Goose Beefeater pub and restaurant in Basingstoke.
basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26420092.closing-date-basingstoke-spruce-goose-beefeater/
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
Hartlepool chain restaurant one of 200 to close nationwide: A restaurant in Hartlepool is closing its doors to the public after its parent company announced ...
hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/hartlepool-chain-restaurant-one-of-200-to-close-nationwide-8823159
Brewers Fayre in Barrow to close as chains shut 195 UK sites: Brewers Fayre and Beefeater will close all their UK restaurants, including one in Barrow ...
nwemail.co.uk/news/26414086.brewers-fayre-barrow-close-chains-shut-195-uk-sites/
Doncaster pub to close as Beefeater axes all 106 of its UK branches: The pub and restaurant is more than 100 across the UK closing down
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/doncaster-pub-to-close-as-beefeater-axes-all-106-of-its-uk-branches-8824874
Brewers Fayre restaurant in Hastings is set to close: The Windmill Brewers Fayre restaurant in Hastings will be closing in September
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/brewers-fayre-restaurant-in-hastings-is-set-to-close-8825544
Date set for closure of all 106 UK restaurants as chain disappears: A letter to Beefeater reward club members has confirmed all 106 sites will close as part of a ...
kentlive.news/whats-on/whats-on-news/date-set-closure-106-uk-11077794
Beefeater confirms closure date for ALL 106 restaurants as pub chain disappears from UK – see full list of locations
thesun.co.uk/money/39863286/beefeater-confirms-closure-all-restaurants/
Surrey Live Jul 26
Beloved UK pub chain shutting all 100 sites after 52 years as many left 'gutted': The permanent closure of all of the pub chain's 106 remaining UK locations is ...
getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/beloved-uk-pub-chain-shutting-34353359
Historic Hastings area pub is set to close: The White Hart at Guestling, just outside Hastings on the A269, will be closing its doors on September 10.
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/historic-hastings-area-pub-is-set-to-close-8823942
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/
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
Brits left reminiscing as 'beloved' restaurant shuts all outlets after 52 years : The beloved 52-year-old chain will shut the doors to its final 106 UK locations ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/brits-left-reminiscing-beloved-restaurant-37477479
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
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
Taunton White Lodge closure update amid job losses: Taunton bar and restaurant has provided customers with an update on its closure amid company-wide closures
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26404168.taunton-white-lodge-closure-update-amid-job-losses/
Brewers Fayre, Minehead, closure date confirmed amid costs: Closure date for a pub and restaurant in a prominent place in Minehead has been confirmed amid rising ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26295958.brewers-fayre-minehead-closure-date-confirmed-amid-costs/
Brand new Toby Carvery to open in Essex city this winter: The site was once a Beefeater restaurant
essexlive.news/whats-on/food-drink/brand-new-toby-carvery-open-11069282
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
EXPLAINED: What will be happening to Peterborough’s Beefeater Granary after it closes on September 10?
peterboroughtoday.co.uk/business/explained-what-will-be-happening-to-peterboroughs-beefeater-granary-after-it-closes-on-september-10-8806156
Toby Carvery to open new restaurant in Colchester this year: The restaurant chain is set to move into the empty unit which has been closed for two years.
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26278471.toby-carvery-open-new-restaurant-colchester-year/
Toby Carvery reveals site for sixth Kent restaurant: Toby Carvery has confirmed it will be taking over a former Brewers Fayre restaurant that closed two months ...
kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/toby-carvery-reveals-site-for-sixth-kent-restaurant-342781/
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
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
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
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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Make Your Day Jun 28
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
Devon Live Jun 26
New McDonalds approved despite 'smells and rats' objections: Teignbridge Council greenlights new McDonald's at former racecourse Beefeater site
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/new-mcdonalds-approved-despite-smells-11028061
Fears more than 50 jobs at risk at Leisure Park Beefeater: Fears that more than 50 jobs are at risk at the Spruce Goose Beefeater in Basingstoke have sparked ...
basingstokegazette.co.uk/business/26189106.fears-50-jobs-risk-leisure-park-beefeater/
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/
