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  1. SKETTY: Michelin Guide restaurant Slice to close after 13 years as owners plan new concept

    One of Swansea’s most celebrated restaurants is to close — with the team behind Slice in Sketty announcing their final day of service will be 25 October.

    The 16-cover restaurant on Eversley Road — a fixture of both the Michelin Guide and the Good Food Guide since opening in 2014 — is run by chefs Chris Harris and Adam Bannister, who have cooked together since college, with Lyndsay running front of house.

    “After 13 wonderful years in business at Slice, we have come to the difficult decision that it is time for a change,” the team said in a statement on social media.

    The restaurant will operate as normal until 8 August, before taking its annual two-week break — and when it reopens on 27 August, it will offer its tasting menu exclusively for dinner service through to closure.

    “This change is necessary as Chris will be undergoing heart surgery, which will leave Adam and Lyndsay managing the restaurant,” the statement said. “We feel this is the best way to ensure we can continue providing the consistency and quality that our guests have come to expect.

    “Following this period, we have decided that the time has come to close the doors of Slice. Our final day of service will be 25 October 2026.”

    The pair’s story stretches back to their training together on the hospitality and catering programme at Gower College Swansea‘s Tycoch campus — and both went on to work under Michelin-starred chef Stephen Terry at the renowned Hardwick in Abergavenny.

    The two then made a deliberate decision to part ways to build their own experience — Mr Harris taking roles in high-end, premium kitchens around the UK to absorb different culinary styles, while Mr Bannister completed a stint at Lancashire’s Northcote under Great British Menu champion Lisa Allen — before reuniting in Swansea to buy Slice.

    Mr Bannister brought the tiny restaurant to a national audience when he won the Welsh title on the BBC’s Great British Menu in 2015 — returning to represent Wales in 2016.

    The restaurant — true to its name, a wedge-shaped room seating just 16 diners above the kitchen — has long punched above its weight, with Michelin inspectors highlighting the personal welcome from the chef-owners among its charms.

    “We have loved every moment of our journey at Slice,” the team said. “It has been a privilege to meet so many wonderful people, become part of this amazing community, and share countless memories with you over the years. We are incredibly grateful for the support and loyalty you have shown us throughout our time here.”

    But the closure will not be the end of the story — with the team revealing they are already working on what comes next.

    “While this news may be sad, there is also some excitement for the future. We are currently working on a new concept that will allow us to spend more time with our boys while still remaining part of this fantastic community,” they said.

    “We look forward to sharing more details with you in the coming months. Thank you for being part of our Slice story.”

    For diners wanting a last visit, the timeline is this: the full offer runs until 8 August, tasting-menu dinners return from 27 August — and the doors close for the final time on 25 October.

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    #foodDrink #GowerCollegeSwansea #GreatBritishMenu #MichelinGuide #restaurant #restaurantClosure #Sketty #SliceSwansea
  2. Mexican chain Guzman y Gomez suddenly closes all restaurants in Lake, McHenry counties and surrounding area

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  3. Mexican chain Guzman y Gomez suddenly closes all restaurants in Lake, McHenry counties and surrounding area

    Australia-based Guzman y Gomez is exiting the Chicago area and has permanently closed all of its restaurant locati…
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  4. Mexican chain Guzman y Gomez suddenly closes all restaurants in Lake, McHenry counties and surrounding area

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  5. Mexican chain Guzman y Gomez suddenly closes all restaurants in Lake, McHenry counties and surrounding area

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  6. Mexican chain Guzman y Gomez suddenly closes all restaurants in Lake, McHenry counties and surrounding area

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  7. BAGLAN: Stephen Kinnock MP writes to Whitbread CEO to demand a rethink on Bagle Brook closure

    Stephen Kinnock MP has written to Whitbread CEO Dominic Paul calling on the company to think again before closing the Bagle Brook Beefeater in Baglan — adding his voice to a campaign that has been building since the closure was announced.

    Kinnock, who represents Aberafan Maesteg, says he is joining the campaign to save the pub — following local councillors Josh Tuck, Carol Clement-Williams and Susanne Renkes, who have already written to Whitbread’s CEO demanding answers over the decision.

    In his letter, Kinnock describes the Bagle Brook as “a well-established and much-valued part of the local community” that is “frequented by large swathes of residents on a regular basis.”

    He says for many people it is far more than simply a place to eat or drink — it is a social hub and a focal point of community life, with generations of local families having enjoyed it as a welcoming, family-friendly environment.

    The MP also highlights the economic contribution the pub makes, describing it as an important source of employment for local people whose livelihoods depend on it.

    He warns that losing such a long-standing establishment would be “a serious blow — not only to those directly employed, but to the wider local economy and supply chain.”

    Kinnock argues that pubs and restaurants like the Bagle Brook are essential to community cohesion — offering spaces for social interaction, celebrations and support networks, and helping to combat isolation and strengthen local identity.

    “Removing such an asset risks leaving a significant gap that is unlikely to be easily replaced,” the letter warns.

    He urges Whitbread to carefully reflect on the wider impact of the decision and to explore all possible alternatives to closure — and says he would welcome the opportunity to work constructively with the company “to find a way forward that safeguards this important community facility.”

    Stephen Kinnock MP’s letter to Whitbread Chairman
    (Image: Stephen Kinnock MP)

    Whitbread has responded to the local political pressure. In a letter to the councillors, the company said it was unable to address specific questions while the consultation was ongoing, but confirmed it expected the process to close in summer.

    The company said the closures were part of a plan to become “a pure-play hotel business focused on Premier Inn”, adding that a number of restaurant sites would be converted into approximately 600 additional hotel rooms, with the remainder expected to be sold as going concerns. It said it expected to retain “a significant proportion” of affected staff through redeployment, though it acknowledged the proposals would result in around 3,800 job losses from a total UK and Ireland workforce of around 30,000.

    The Bagle Brook is one of four local restaurants facing closure as part of Whitbread’s decision to axe up to 3,800 jobs across its UK estate — a move that sent shockwaves across south Wales when it was announced.

    In Llanelli, a parallel campaign is under way to save the Sandpiper — another Whitbread venue facing the axe, with the community describing the news as “a bombshell for all concerned”.

    With an MP now formally in the correspondence, the pressure on Whitbread to respond publicly is increasing. Whether it will be enough to change the company’s mind remains to be seen.

    More on the Whitbread closures

    Four local restaurants face closure as Whitbread axes up to 3,800 jobs
    How the announcement broke — and which local venues are affected.

    Councillors demand answers from Whitbread CEO over Bagle Brook closure
    The local political pressure that preceded Kinnock’s intervention.

    ‘A bombshell for all concerned’ — community rallies to save the Sandpiper
    The parallel campaign in Llanelli to save another threatened Whitbread venue.

    #Baglan #BagleBrook #restaurantClosure #StephenKinnockMP #Whitbread
  8. LLANELLI: ‘A bombshell for all concerned’ — community rallies to save the Sandpiper as calls grow for Whitbread to think again

    Calls are growing to save the Sandpiper Brewers Fayre in Llanelli after Whitbread confirmed it is among nearly 200 restaurants facing closure – with the local MP, ward councillors and hundreds of customers all urging the company to reconsider.

    The Sandpiper sits at the Sandy Water Park end of Sandy Road, on the roundabout junction with the Millennium Coastal Path – making it one of the most scenically positioned restaurants in the area. It has become a firm favourite with local families, dog walkers and visitors, particularly well known for its beer garden overlooking the lake, its outdoor play area and its soft play facilities.

    Swansea Bay News revealed on Thursday 30 April that the Sandpiper was among four local restaurants facing closure as part of Whitbread’s plan to exit the restaurant sector entirely and focus on its Premier Inn hotel brand. Staff were informed of the decision on Thursday, with one regular customer reporting that the restaurant was still full that evening – and that staff carried on serving customers professionally despite the shock news. The Sandpiper is understood to be due to close by the end of August.

    The Sandpiper Brewers Fayre on Sandy Road in Llanelli, one of four local restaurants facing closure following Whitbread’s announcement.

    Llanelli MP Dame Nia Griffith said the announcement was devastating for staff and visitors alike. “This is such a special location with the lake and the Millennium Coastal Park, and is much enjoyed by locals and visitors, very young and not so young alike,” she said. “I will be doing everything I can to keep a pub open here.”

    Councillors Martyn Palfreman and Edward Skinner, who represent the Hengoed ward covering Sandy Water Park, described the closure as a blow the town could ill afford. “Llanelli can ill-afford another blow to its hospitality sector and this announcement will come as a huge disappointment to all those who value everything the Sandpiper has to offer,” said Cllr Skinner. “We call upon Whitbread to think again.”

    Cllr Palfreman described the news as a shock. “This news is a bombshell for all concerned, including staff and the vast numbers of customers that visit the Sandpiper throughout the year, both those living locally and people visiting Llanelli,” he said. “To take away such a cherished amenity would be a huge loss to the town and surrounding area.”

    The reaction from customers on social media has been overwhelming. Readers described the Sandpiper as always busy and impossible to understand as a closure candidate – with many saying they hoped a buyer would come forward to keep it open. Several highlighted the venue’s importance for families with young children, noting it was one of the few local options with outdoor play facilities and a safe lakeside setting. Long-standing members of staff, described by many as professional and welcoming, were a particular source of concern. One customer noted they had been turned away on Saturday afternoon due to a staff meeting taking place – unaware at the time that staff were being told about the closure.

    There is some hope that the site could survive under new ownership. Whitbread has indicated that around 110 of the nearly 200 restaurants being closed will be sold as going concerns rather than converted to additional hotel rooms. However, the Sandpiper sits alongside a Premier Inn hotel – and the fate of a similar adjoining restaurant at Parc Pemberton in Llanelli serves as a cautionary note. The former Beefeater there, which also adjoined a Premier Inn, was demolished to make way for additional hotel bedrooms rather than being sold on as a food and drink venue.

    Whitbread announced on Thursday 30 April that it planned to become a “pure-play hotel business,” closing all of its remaining Beefeater and Brewers Fayre branded restaurants. The company said the proposed changes remained subject to employee consultation, and that it hoped to retain a significant proportion of those affected through redeployment across its 15,000 annual vacancies.

    Baglan councillors have also written to Whitbread CEO Dominic Paul demanding answers over the planned closure of the Bagle Brook Beefeater in Port Talbot. Whitbread has not yet responded publicly to any of the calls for a rethink.

    Our Whitbread coverage

    Four local restaurants face closure as Whitbread axes up to 3,800 jobs across UK estate
    Our original report on the four local closures including the Sandpiper.

    Baglan councillors demand answers from Whitbread CEO over Bagle Brook closure
    How Baglan’s councillors are fighting back against the closure of the Bagle Brook Beefeater.

    #BrewersFayre #CllrEdwardSkinner #DameNiaGriffithMP #Llanelli #MartynPalfreman #restaurantClosure #SandyWaterPark #TheSandpiper #Whitbread
  9. BAGLAN: Councillors demand answers from Whitbread CEO over Bagle Brook Beefeater closure — and urge rethink

    Three councillors representing Baglan have written directly to the chief executive of Whitbread to demand answers over the planned closure of the Bagle Brook Beefeater – and to urge the company to reconsider.

    Joshua Tuck, Carol Clement-Williams and Susanne Renkes, all councillors for Baglan on Neath Port Talbot Council, sent the letter to Whitbread CEO Dominic Paul on 2 May – the day after Swansea Bay News revealed that the Bagle Brook was among four local restaurants facing closure as part of the company’s nationwide restructuring.

    In the letter, the councillors described the Bagle Brook – which has served the Baglan community since 1979 – as far more than a restaurant. “For many people locally, this is far more than simply a restaurant,” they wrote. “The Bagle Brook has become an important part of community life in Baglan. It is a place where families gather to celebrate milestones, friends meet to catch up over food and drinks, and local residents come together to maintain the social connections that are so important to community wellbeing.”

    The letter praised the dedication of staff at the restaurant, describing them as “well regarded amongst patrons for their professionalism, warmth and dedication” and saying they had helped make it “the valued local institution it has become.”

    The councillors acknowledged the commercial pressures facing the hospitality sector but said the impact on local jobs and community life must be given equal consideration. “While we understand commercial pressures exist, we believe that the impact on local jobs, livelihoods and community life must be given equal, if not greater, consideration than profitability,” they wrote.

    They put a series of specific questions to Dominic Paul, asking whether Whitbread intends to sell the Baglan site as a going concern, whether there are plans to convert the restaurant space into additional Premier Inn hotel rooms, and whether any form of food and drink offering would remain on the site for local residents and visitors.

    The councillors also demanded clear assurances about the futures of staff currently employed at the Bagle Brook – asking how many local jobs are at risk, what measures are being taken to protect them, and what efforts will be made to redeploy staff into alternative roles within Whitbread where possible.

    The letter concluded with a direct call to the company’s leadership. “We urge Whitbread to reconsider the closure of the Bagle Brook, or at the very least provide full transparency about its future plans and meaningful support for the staff and community affected,” the councillors wrote.

    The letter in full

    2nd May 2026

    Dominic Paul, CEO
    Whitbread PLC

    Dear Mr Paul,

    We are writing as local councillors representing residents in Baglan and the wider Port Talbot area to express our deep disappointment and concern regarding the proposed closure of the Bagle Brook Beefeater.

    For many people locally, this is far more than simply a restaurant. The Bagle Brook has become an important part of community life in Baglan. It is a place where families gather to celebrate milestones, friends meet to catch up over food and drinks, and local residents come together to maintain the social connections that are so important to community wellbeing.

    In an era where many traditional community spaces have disappeared, venues like the Bagle Brook play a vital role in bringing people together. It has served as an accessible, welcoming meeting place for residents of all ages and backgrounds, and its loss would be deeply felt by many across our community.

    We also want to place on record our appreciation for the hardworking staff at the Bagle Brook. The team are well regarded amongst patrons for their professionalism, warmth and dedication. Staff are consistently described as welcoming, polite and willing to go the extra mile to ensure customers have a positive experience. They have helped make the restaurant the valued local institution it has become, and they deserve recognition for that contribution.

    We recognise that the hospitality sector is facing significant challenges, including rising costs and wider economic pressures. Whitbread has publicly cited higher business costs as part of its wider restructuring plans, which could see nearly 200 restaurant closures and around 3,800 jobs affected across the UK and Ireland.

    However, while we understand commercial pressures exist, we believe that the impact on local jobs, livelihoods and community life must be given equal, if not greater, consideration than profitability.

    We would therefore welcome urgent clarification on the future of the Baglan site specifically:

    • Does Whitbread intend to sell the site as a going concern?
    • Is the plan to convert the restaurant space into additional Premier Inn hotel rooms?
    • Will any form of restaurant, pub or eatery remain on the site for local residents and visitors?

    We are also particularly concerned about the staff currently employed at the Bagle Brook and would ask for clear assurances regarding their futures:

    • How many local jobs are currently at risk at this site?
    • What measures are being taken to protect those jobs?
    • What efforts will be made to redeploy existing staff into alternative roles within Whitbread where possible?

    At a time when communities such as ours are working hard to strengthen community bonds and protect places where people can come together, decisions like this have a significant local impact.

    We urge Whitbread to reconsider the closure of the Bagle Brook, or at the very least provide full transparency about its future plans and meaningful support for the staff and community affected.

    We look forward to your response.

    Yours sincerely,

    Joshua Tuck, Councillor for Baglan
    Carol Clement-Williams, Councillor for Baglan
    Susanne Renkes, Councillor for Baglan

    Whitbread announced on Thursday that it would close all of its remaining Beefeater and Brewers Fayre branded restaurants as part of a plan to become a pure-play hotel business. The company said the proposed reduction to its 30,000-strong workforce remained subject to employee consultation, and that it hoped to retain a significant proportion of those affected through redeployment across its 15,000 annual vacancies.

    Whitbread has not yet responded publicly to the councillors’ letter.

    Related stories from Swansea Bay News

    Four local restaurants face closure as Whitbread axes up to 3,800 jobs across UK estate
    Our original report on the Whitbread closures across the Swansea Bay area.

    #Baglan #BagleBrook #Beefeater #CllrCarolClementWilliams #CllrJoshuaTuck #CllrSusanneRenkes #restaurantClosure #Whitbread
  10. Four local restaurants face closure as Whitbread axes up to 3,800 jobs across UK estate

    Four restaurants across the Swansea Bay area are among nearly 200 set to close after Premier Inn owner Whitbread announced plans to cut up to 3,800 jobs as part of a sweeping five-year overhaul of its business.

    The Swansea Vale Brewers Fayre on Upper Fforest Way in Llansamlet, the Waterfront Beefeater on Langdon Road in Swansea’s SA1 maritime quarter, the Bagle Brook Beefeater on Pentwyn Baglan Road in Baglan, and The Sandpiper Brewers Fayre on Sandy Road in Llanelli are all included in the list of sites affected by the restructuring.

    Whitbread confirmed the proposed changes on 30 April as part of a new five-year plan that will see it exit its remaining branded restaurant estate entirely and replace all 197 sites with a more efficient food and beverage model linked more closely to its Premier Inn hotels. Around 110 branded restaurant sites are expected to be sold as going concerns over the next 24 months, while the remainder will be converted or closed.

    The company said the proposed reduction to its 30,000-strong workforce remains subject to employee consultation, and that it anticipates retaining a considerable proportion of those affected through redeployment. The firm’s previous restructuring programme in 2024 resulted in around 1,500 redundancies.

    Chief executive Dominic Paul said the plan would transform the business. “We always challenge ourselves to improve and, in light of significant cost increases in the form of business rates and national insurance, as well as the implied market discount to our inherent value, we’ve looked hard at the options open to us to maximise value creation over the medium and long-term,” he said. “This plan will transform Whitbread into a higher-margin, higher-returning pure-play hotel business.”

    Unite, the union representing workers across the business, said it would seek urgent discussions with Whitbread and provide support to affected members – after claiming staff first learned of the redundancies through media reports rather than from their employer. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham described the cuts as “cruel” and called on the company to enter formal consultations immediately.

    Unite national officer Colenzo Jarret-Thorpe added: “It is disgraceful that Whitbread employees heard about the job cuts through the media. The company did not even have the decency to let its staff know first.”

    As part of the restructuring, Whitbread plans to sell 1.5 billion pounds of freehold property to fund future growth, reducing its freehold ownership to between 30% and 40% – making it a majority leaseholder for the first time since the Premier Inn chain was founded in 1987. The company is targeting 2 billion pounds of free cash flow by its 2031 financial year, and intends to increase its total hotel room count to 96,000 by that date, up from approximately 86,600 currently.

    The announcement follows Whitbread’s pre-tax profit of 298 million pounds for the year ending February 2026, representing a 19% decline on the previous year. Overall revenues remained unchanged year-on-year at 2.9 billion pounds, though UK sales climbed by 1%.

    The closure of The Sandpiper is the latest blow to Llanelli’s hospitality sector, which has suffered a string of losses in recent months. The Bryngwyn and Ali Raj restaurants closed on the same day in January, prompting hundreds of tributes from customers sharing decades of memories. The Tinhouse taproom followed in February, and the four-star Stradey Park Hotel closed with immediate effect in March, leaving staff without jobs and couples fearing for their wedding deposits.

    Whitbread itself has already been reducing its footprint in the area. The Pemberton Beefeater in Llanelli – which sat next to the Premier Inn at Parc Pemberton Retail Park, close to Parc y Scarlets stadium – closed in July 2024, with plans to demolish the site and revamp the wider development. The Sandpiper Brewers Fayre on Sandy Road, also in Llanelli, is now set to follow.

    The closures come as rising business rates and national insurance costs continue to squeeze the hospitality sector across Wales. Welsh Government introduced 15% business rates relief for hospitality businesses in 2026, but CAMRA – the Campaign for Real Ale – has warned the measure still leaves Welsh venues at a significant disadvantage compared with England, where the relief stands at 75%.

    Related stories from Swansea Bay News

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    The Bryngwyn and Ali Raj both closed in January 2026 amid mounting hospitality pressures.

    Much-loved Llanelli taproom The Tinhouse to close as hospitality pressures mount
    The popular town centre taproom closed in February 2026.

    Llanelli rallies around as businesses offer lifeline to Stradey Park Hotel staff and customers
    The four-star hotel closed with immediate effect in March 2026.

    SWANSEA: Flagship M&S store confirms May 30 closure date as council leader hints at Debenhams news
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    More business news from Swansea Bay News
    The latest business and employment stories from across the Swansea Bay region.

    #Baglan #BagleBrook #Beefeater #BrewersFayre #featured #foodDrink #Llanelli #Llansamlet #PremierInn #restaurantClosure #Swansea #TheSandpiper #Whitbread
  11. Taix French Restaurant in Echo Park Closing for Hiatus | Echo Park News

    Longtime Taix employee Joel Peña stands behind the bar as Echo Park regulars gather for final meals before the restaurant’s extended closure. Eastsider Staff photo by Ba…
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  12. Taix French Restaurant in Echo Park Closing for Hiatus | Echo Park News

    Longtime Taix employee Joel Peña stands behind the bar as Echo Park regulars gather for final meals before the restaurant’s extended closure. Eastsider Staff photo by Ba…
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  13. Taix French Restaurant in Echo Park Closing for Hiatus | Echo Park News

    Longtime Taix employee Joel Peña stands behind the bar as Echo Park regulars gather for final meals before the restaurant’s extended closure. Eastsider Staff photo by Ba…
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  14. Taix French Restaurant in Echo Park Closing for Hiatus | Echo Park News

    Longtime Taix employee Joel Peña stands behind the bar as Echo Park regulars gather for final meals before the restaurant’s extended closure. Eastsider Staff photo by Ba…
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  15. Heartbreak for diners as popular Gorseinon restaurant closes its doors

    The devastating news was shared by the Seager family on Facebook, citing “mounting financial pressures” for the heartbreaking decision.

    Their post read: “Unfortunately, due to mounting financial pressures, we have made the heartbreaking decision to close our doors at present here at No1 High Street. We thank you all for your messages of support & will keep you informed.”

    This latest closure comes hot on the heels of their Llanelli restaurant, “Y Bryngwyn,” which shut down just two months ago, leaving many customers heartbroken.

    The Seager family has been a staple of the South Wales dining scene for years, known for their popular steakhouses.

    The Gorseinon venue, which opened in 2018, represented a significant £600,000 investment, transforming the former Riverside Inn pub into a bustling steakhouse.

    Now, only their “The Grillhouse” restaurant in Waunarlwydd remains open, leaving the future of the family business hanging in the balance.

    The double blow to the Seager empire highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the hospitality industry in the region.

    Related stories from Swansea Bay News

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    Greggs opens new larger Swansea city centre shop
    A rare expansion story as a major regeneration scheme brings a bigger unit to Oxford Street.

    Award‑winning Paternoster Farm restaurant to close
    The acclaimed venue says ongoing uncertainty has made trading impossible.

    CAMRA warns Welsh pubs still face closure
    Campaigners say new support won’t be enough to stop more venues shutting.

    Welsh Government announces new rates relief for pubs and restaurants
    Ministers respond after growing pressure over the widening gap with England.

    #Business #Closure #foodDrink #Gorseinon #hospitality #Llanelli #restaurant #restaurantClosure #Seagers #Swansea #YBryngwyn
  16. Award-winning Paternoster Farm restaurant to close, blaming council for ‘exhausting’ uncertainty

    Award-winning Pembrokeshire restaurant Paternoster Farm is to close by the end of April, with owner Michelle Evans blaming “exhausting and emotionally draining” uncertainty over the farm’s tenancy with Pembrokeshire County Council.

    The team will relocate their acclaimed hospitality operation to The Old Point House pub in Angle, just six miles away, and have launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the move.

    Paternoster Farm, set in a former milking parlour in Hundleton, gained national recognition for its sustainable ethos and daily-changing set menu, earning praise from The Times and a place in the Good Food Guide for three consecutive years.

    However, the future of the restaurant was thrown into doubt after Pembrokeshire County Council gave notice that it would not extend the farm tenancy. According to owner Michelle Evans, a former solicitor, the council’s subsequent actions have made staying impossible.

    “Twelve months have elapsed since the Authority advised our tenancy would not be extended,” Evans said in a statement. “We were given hope when a full council meeting unanimously voted to uphold our petition and, in doing so, accepted that the County Farm Policy was not fit for purpose. An urgent policy review was agreed, yet almost eight months later that review has not begun. It has become apparent we are looking at years, not months, before a longer-term decision is made.”

    She described the past year as “exhausting and emotionally draining for our whole family and our team.”

    The exterior of Paternoster Farm restaurant in Hundleton, Pembrokeshire. The team will close the restaurant by the end of April and relocate to The Old Point House in Angle.Michelle Evans working in the Paternoster Farm kitchen. The former solicitor built the award-winning restaurant from the ground up during the COVID lockdowns.

    The opportunity to take over The Old Point House in Angle offered long-term security. The move is also a personal one for Evans, who grew up in the village. “This peninsula is home,” she said.

    The new venue will feature a pub menu with handmade classics like pies and Scotch eggs, alongside an evening restaurant menu in the same style that won Paternoster Farm its loyal following. A new bakehouse will also be created.

    The Old Point House pub in Angle, where the Paternoster Farm team will relocate. The new venue is just six miles from their current location.Solva crab butter with focaccia and Angle Walled Garden asparagus with ajoblanco – examples of Paternoster Farm’s daily-changing menu using local and foraged ingredients.

    The team has launched a public Kickstarter to help fund the move, offering rewards including opening night tickets and private hire packages. The last day of service at the current Paternoster Farm location will be Friday, 17th April, with a closing party planned for the 18th.

    #Angle #Farming #foodDrink #PaternosterFarm #Pembrokeshire #PembrokeshireCouncil #restaurant #restaurantClosure #restaurantRelocation #Solva
  17. This stinks. Becks Prime on Westheimer is closing down permanently. The location served my colleagues and me several times ever since I signed up for vocational training. There are two other Becks Prime locations my work could be eating at, but they are several miles farther away. It's the second such casualty in that area that I can recall, since the Red Robin that was so close that we could just walk over there.

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    #GreaterHouston #Houston #restaurantClosure

  18. Two much‑loved Llanelli restaurants close on the same day as customers share heartbreak

    The Bryngwyn in Pwll, a family‑run favourite for more than 20 years, told customers this afternoon that its temporary January shutdown would now become permanent. The restaurant had closed on New Year’s Day, blaming rising costs and a quiet start to the year, but today confirmed it would not reopen.

    The announcement triggered a wave of emotion online, with more than 200 comments from customers sharing memories of birthdays, anniversaries and family gatherings held at the restaurant.

    Joanne Palmer said her family had enjoyed “so many lovely meals” over the last decade, recalling how staff were “amazing” when they celebrated her father’s 80th birthday. Sarah Jayne Davies described The Bryngwyn as one of her family’s “favourite places”, while Teresa Kelly said it had been “a big part of Pwll for many years”.

    Others spoke of the personal significance the venue held. Carla Walters said it had been her late mother’s favourite restaurant, with every family celebration held there. “It’s an end of an era for our family,” she wrote. “You will be missed.”

    But in a double blow for the town’s hospitality scene, long‑established Indian restaurant Ali Raj also confirmed its closure today — marking the end of 26 years in business. The owners posted a simple video of the lights being switched off for the final time.

    The reaction was immediate and heartfelt. Keith Thomas said he was “absolutely gutted”, calling Ali Raj his go‑to place for a fantastic meal. Jeff Evans described it as an “awesome restaurant” with attentive staff, while Sandra Davies said it had felt like “a second home”.

    Many customers spoke of decades of memories. Eileen Milligan thanked the team for “happy memories” and friendships formed over the years. Alma Davies said she had been going there for 26 years, calling it her favourite Indian restaurant. Cheryl North said she and her family had been regulars since the first weeks of opening, becoming close friends with the owners.

    The closures come amid mounting pressure on the hospitality sector, with rising costs, staffing challenges and changing customer habits hitting independent businesses across Wales. For many in Llanelli, today’s announcements mark the loss of two venues that shaped family traditions, celebrations and community life.

    As customers continue to share memories and messages of thanks, both restaurants leave behind loyal followings — and a sense that a chapter of Llanelli’s dining scene has come to an end.

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  23. Llanelli Pizza Hut confirmed among closures as franchisee enters administration

    Pizza Hut has confirmed that its Llanelli branch will close after the franchisee operating its UK dine‑in restaurants entered administration, putting more than 1,200 jobs at risk across the country.

    Llanelli closure confirmed

    The Parc Trostre site is one of 68 restaurants named for closure following the collapse of DC London Pie Limited, the company which ran Pizza Hut’s UK dine‑in operations under franchise. Eleven delivery outlets will also shut.

    The news follows Swansea Bay News’ earlier report highlighting uncertainty over the future of South West Wales branches after administrators were appointed on Monday.

    National picture

    In total, 1,210 staff will be made redundant, while 64 restaurants and around 1,277 jobs have been saved after global brand owner Yum! Brands stepped in with a pre‑pack administration deal.

    Administrators FTI Consulting said the business had been hit by “challenging trading conditions and increased costs”, with cashflow pressures linked to tax obligations.

    Pizza Hut UK statement

    A spokesperson for Pizza Hut UK stressed that the administration affects only one franchisee, not the wider UK business:

    “Pizza Hut UK announces the acquisition of the Pizza Hut dine‑in operations through a pre‑packaged administration, after FTI was announced today as administrators of DC London Pie Limited, a franchisee of Pizza Hut. We are pleased to secure the continuation of 64 sites to safeguard our guest experience and protect the associated jobs. Approximately 1,277 team member roles will be saved under UK TUPE legislation, including above‑restaurant leaders and support teams.”

    Nicolas Burquier, Managing Director International Operating Markets, added:

    “This targeted acquisition aims to safeguard our guest experience and protect jobs where possible. Our immediate priority is operational continuity at the acquired locations and supporting colleagues through the transition.”

    Wider context

    The Sun reported that DC London Pie had only taken over Pizza Hut’s UK restaurants in January, after the collapse of previous owner Heart with Smart Limited. The company was recently served with a winding‑up petition by HMRC over unpaid tax.

    At its peak, Pizza Hut operated more than 260 restaurants in the UK. The brand has faced repeated financial challenges in recent years, including a Company Voluntary Arrangement during the pandemic which saw 29 sites close.

    Gift card warning

    Consumer experts have warned that Pizza Hut gift cards may be affected by the closures, as they are valid only in dine‑in restaurants. Customers are advised to use them quickly or contact the company to see if they can be transferred to delivery.

    Hospitality sector pressures

    The closures come amid wider turbulence in the UK casual dining sector. Chains including Byron Burger, Frankie & Benny’s, Prezzo and Chiquito have all shut sites in recent years.

    By contrast, US fast‑food brands are expanding rapidly. Popeyes, which drew 18‑hour queues when it opened in Swansea earlier this month, plans to open 45 new UK restaurants this year. Carl’s Jr also launched its first Welsh restaurant on Wind Street in September as part of its UK expansion.

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