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Beefeater pubs are shutting down for good across the UK, with all 106 locations closing on September 10, 2026 — marking the end of Whitbread’s standalone restaurant venture. Driven by soaring costs like employer National Insurance and business rates, the company is pivoting entirely to its profitable Premier Inn hotel chain. As part of a £250 million restructuring, former Beefeater sites will become hotel kitchens, be sold, or leased — putting 3,800 jobs at risk. While some mourn the loss of a beloved community staple, others recall the chain’s decline. For many, Beefeater was a cherished spot for family and travel — now, it’s officially history.

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