Winwick Quay pub in Warrington to CLOSE for the last time tomorrow

A BREWERS Fayre restaurant in Warrington will be shutting down tomorrow, Thursday, due to its ‘low returns’ as part of a plan to expand Premier Inn hotel rooms across the UK.

The Winwick Quay Brewers Fayre, on Winwick Road, has announced that it will be closing its doors tomorrow.

The restaurant, as well as the Premier Inn beside it, are owned by Whitbread PLC, a hospitality giant that operate internationally.

Whitbread recently announced that it would be adding 3,500 new hotel rooms across the UK, investing £500 million into the move and helping ‘integrate’ food and drink through opening more restaurants inside of its hotels.

As part of this plan, which was announced in April, 238 of its ‘lower-returning’ restaurants will be closing, with 112 set to be replaced with integrated hotel restaurants.

Another 126 restaurants will be sold, with 21 sales already agreed – which Whitbread says will generate £28 million revenue alone.

The better performing restaurants will continue to operate as normal, leaving 196 locations untouched by the plans.

The Winwick Quay is owned by Whitbread, which also owns the Premier Inn next door (Image: Newsquest)

However, The Winwick Quay will be affected, although it is not yet clear whether it will be sold or integrated into the hotel.

It will close its doors for the last time tomorrow after its final day of operation.

“After many years serving the community, we can confirm that the Winwick Quay Brewers Fayre is closing its doors,” said a spokesperson for Whitbread.

“We’d like to take this opportunity to thank the local community for their support over the years and our amazing team members.

“The nearest Brewers Fayre is now Wheatlea Park and we do hope to welcome people there.”

Concerns have been raised that the expansion will be used to meet the increased demand for accommodation for asylum seekers, which Whitbread deny.

“[There is] absolutely zero truth to any rumour the site will be used for asylum seekers,” said a spokesperson.

“We do not accept this type of business because, for a variety of reasons, our hotels are unsuitable.”