All nine remaining Brewers Fayre sites in Wales – owned by Whitbread – shut permanently on September 7, marking the end of the brand in the country.
The closures are part of a wider restructuring of Whitbread’s food and beverage operations across the UK, with Brewers Fayre sites across the UK shutting.
The full list of closed Welsh sites includes Abergavenny (Monmouthshire), Crossways (Caerphilly), Ocean Park (Cardiff), The Sandpiper (Carmarthenshire), Afon Conwy (Conwy), Victoria Park (Gwent), Tirfounder Fields (Rhondda Cynon Taf), Swansea Vale (Swansea), and Barry Island (Vale of Glamorgan).
Brewers Fayre was launched by Whitbread in 1981 and quickly grew to more than 100 locations nationwide.
The brand became known for affordable family dining, traditional pub meals, and its popular Sunday carveries.
Many of the restaurants, especially in the 1990s, catered heavily to families, offering play areas and children’s entertainment.
Brewers Fayre sites frequently operated alongside Premier Inn hotels, serving both hotel guests and the wider public.
Whitbread announced plans to reshape its restaurant estate as it focuses more closely on its Premier Inn hotel business.
The company has said that food and drink services will continue to be available for Premier Inn guests at the affected locations, but the restaurants will no longer serve the general public.
Whitbread’s portfolio also includes Beefeater and Table Table.
