Local restaurant put up for sale as Premier Inn hotel stays open
Time is running out for the Afon Conwy Brewers Fayre at Glan Conwy Corner after national operator Whitbread confirmed the restaurant will close to the public in September unless a buyer completes a sale to take the trading business on as a going concern.
The restaurant operates alongside the Premier Inn at the site. Whitbread has announced it is withdrawing from its remaining branded dining estate, which includes Brewers Fayre and Beefeater, a move that has already prompted job losses and reshaping of a number of properties elsewhere in the UK and Ireland.
"This is not a decision we have taken lightly. Our proposal was subject to a consultation with our employees, which has now concluded. Following this consultation, we have now taken the decision to proceed with the proposal."
Whitbread has made clear the hotel will remain open for guests. Breakfast and dinner will continue to be served in a restaurant room within the Premier Inn, but any new owner of the Brewers Fayre business would operate independently of Whitbread.
Sale and local impact
The site is on the market with property advisers Christie & Co, with the asking price reported as £950,000. Whitbread’s broader restructuring has already led to nearly 3,800 job losses across the UK and Ireland; the future of employees at the Glan Conwy Corner restaurant will be affected unless a purchaser preserves the business and staffing.
- Restaurant closure to public: September
- Site marketed: For sale as a going concern
- Hotel status: Remaining open
| Item | Current status |
|---|---|
| Brewers Fayre restaurant | To close to public in September; offered for sale as going concern |
| Premier Inn hotel | Remaining open; food served in hotel restaurant room |
| Asking price (reported) | £950,000 |
For locals, the immediate practical effect is twofold. Guests who currently use the Brewers Fayre dining space can continue to do so until the public closure date, and the Premier Inn will still be available for overnight stays. For staff, there is uncertainty: Whitbread’s consultation has concluded and the company says it will proceed with its restructuring plan.
What to expect next
The coming weeks will be decisive. Potential purchasers will assess whether to maintain the branded restaurant operation, convert the space to independent hospitality use, or pursue alternative plans. Any sale that completes as a going concern would offer the best chance of preserving jobs and the existing service for residents and visitors to Conwy.
Local diners who wish to support the venue before the public closure date are being encouraged to continue using the restaurant while it remains open. Anyone considering acquiring the business would thereafter be independent of Whitbread and free to set their own operating model.
