Lights On, No One Home at Taunton’s OBridge Brewers Fayre Pub

The O’Bridge Brewers Fayre pub sits near a retail park. People see it lit up in red every day, however, it’s actually closed to the public. The pub shut its doors back in July 2024.

It’s next to a Premier Inn hotel, where guests once ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They could also grab a late-night drink. Whitbread owns this particular pub.

Rumors said it might close. Then, it partially closed, with food and drinks only for hotel guests. Fewer non-hotel guests visited in 2024. This affected Whitbread branded restaurants.

The O’Bridge is dark at night now. A broken tree adds to its deserted appearance. Hotel guests can still book rooms, but eating at the restaurant isn’t possible.

Whitbread wants to convert some restaurants into hotel rooms, specifically the lowest-performing sites. Premier Inn is doing really well. This plan may affect the Taunton pub.

Christian Mosanu used to be a chef there. He felt sad about the restaurant closing on July 5, 2024. He managed the kitchen for nine years and thanked everyone he worked with.

The O’Bridge Brewers Fayre is now empty. Its lights are on, but nobody is there. Whitbread received a request for additional information.