'Another big chain bites the dust' as customers 'gutted' over closure

The Almost famous Burger bar on Parr street, Liverpool
-Credit:Sunday Echo


Burger chain Almost Famous has announced the closure of all its sites. Patrons issued their best wishes to the company with many praising the business as "pioneers of their field."

Almost Famous launched in Manchester in 2012 before expanding to Liverpool's Parr Street shortly after. Owner Beau Myers issued a statement today citing the current economic climate as "too challenging" for the business to overcome.

Beau said: "It is with broken hearts that today, 27th January 2025, we announce the closure of all Almost Famous venues across Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds.

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"The current economic climate has proven too challenging for us to overcome, with lingering debt from Covid and rising costs across every aspect of the business. Despite our best efforts, we are no longer able to continue.

"For over 13 years, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside some of the most talented and passionate people in hospitality. We will do everything we can to support you during this transition.

"If anyone in the hospitality industry has job opportunities, we kindly ask you to reach out to us at famous.reachout@gmail.com - helping our team find new roles is our top priority right now."

Almost Famous on Parr Street
Almost Famous on Parr Street -Credit:LIVERPOOL ECHO

The statement added: "To everyone who’s been part of our story - thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The memories we’ve made together will stay with us forever.

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"This isn’t how we wanted the story to end, but we are proud of everything we accomplished and the joy we brought to so many. And while we must say goodbye for now, we hold onto the hope that Almost Famous may return one day in some form.

"Anyone with any ideas, opportunities or anything positive please also hit famous.reachout@gmail.com - no neg please we feel bad enough already."

Customers issued their best wishes to the company with many "gutted" their favourite burger spot is leaving. Peter Anthony Strong said: "Another big chain bites the dust . This government needs to get its act together fast. The hospitality industry, is dying a very slow death day by day."

Steven Barlow said: "Gutted, best burgers in town." Tim Amos said: "Always a shame when high street sites and restaurants close down." Neil Finch said: "Gutted. I loved Almost Famous."

David Shankland said: "A real shame as they were pioneers in their field. Death by a thousand cuts tho and replicated by many other burger places with lower overheads. A shame and will always be fondly remembered."

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John Ganner issued praise for the company, saying: "Can I just say: Massive respect for them for doing right by their staff and wanting to try and make sure that they can try and get alternative employment in hospitality!"

Darren Lee claims Almost Famous were trend setters of the scene. He said: "Gutted. They created the burger scene as it is now, they walked so the others could run. Some amazing memories from over the years in there."

Jo Collins said: "I love AF! Liverpool was always top notch and got to take my son to NQ one in October on a rare trip to the homeland. Service and food were always great. Will be missed but completely understandable in this climate."

Almost Famous has operated in various locations, including Leeds and multiple sites in Manchester. In May 2024, a statement was shared online admitting the Withington venue was "struggling", which was followed by the closure of that site in September.

The closures come just a few months after the team opened a late-night smashed burger spot, Super Awesome Deluxe in the former Lono Cove site in Manchester's Northern Quarter and its underground bar, Ego Death. Both venues will remain open.