💨 Abstract

Simmons Bars, a popular retro-style cocktail chain, will close four of its 21 UK locations to "streamline" operations and secure investment for future growth. This closure is part of a broader trend of pub closures, with the British Beer and Pub Association estimating 378 closures this year, risking 5,600 jobs. Other pub chains, such as Brewdog and Oakman Inns, are also facing closures due to financial and operational challenges.

Courtesy: Sarah Hooper