If you have a local Whitbread pub that you love—the one where the staff already knows your usual order—go visit it this month. Order a pudding you don’t need. Say hello to the bartender. Give it a little love before the axe falls.
It’s the same advice you’d give your mate who’s selling their beloved but beat-up car: enjoy it while it lasts. And hey, if you’re planning a trip, maybe book a Premier Inn now and treat yourself to dinner at the attached restaurant. You might be savoring the last of a classic combo that is slowly fading away.
The Big Takeaway
Life changes, and so does the hospitality industry. One minute you’re eating chips in a booth that’s seen better days, the next you’re lying on a foam pillow in a room that smells faintly of fresh paint. Whitbread’s move is a business decision, but for us everyday folks, it’s a reminder that nothing stays the same—not even the pub down the road.
So, embrace the change. But also, go eat a steak and ale pie while you still can. Your taste buds will thank you, and future you will smile at the memory of it. And if you wake up tomorrow morning in a brand new Premier Inn room, well, at least you’ll have had a good dinner the night before.
