Map shows where 10 BrewDog bars are closing this week

Yahoo

6 days ago

BrewDog is set to close 10 of its bars within days, blaming factors like rising costs and increased regulation in the industry.
The closure plans will see all the bars close on 26 July in locations across the country – including BrewDog's first ever venue in Aberdeen.
The Scottish craft brewing giant said it has made efforts to preserve the site, but it 'has simply not been possible to make these bars commercially viable'.
Chief executive James Taylor told staff the closures are part of a refresh of its estate, partly in response to 'rising costs, increased regulation, and economic pressures' on the sector.
He added that the brand will however still look to grow its bar business, with plans for more larger bars in 'destination' locations and to open smaller community bars.
A consultation process lasting at least 14 days will be launched following the closures, which will put close to 100 jobs at risk.
Where are the BrewDog bars that are closing?
Bars are being closed in major cities across the UK – including three in London.
Two bars will be closed in Scotland, while the other five affected are in England.
Click our interactive map below to see which 10 bars will be closing on 26 July:
How many BrewDog bars are there?
BrewDog has established a global presence with over 100 bars worldwide. In the UK, the company operates 71 bars, including 17 in Scotland, where it was founded in 2007.
These bars are spread across cities like London, Edinburgh, and Manchester. Scotland's 17 locations reflect the company's roots in Fraserburgh.
London is where most BrewDog bars are situated, with 21 currently open in the capital.
Beyond the UK, BrewDog's international footprint includes approximately 30-40 bars in markets like the US, Australia, Germany, and Japan.
The tally in the UK will drop to 61 bars after the closures on 26 July.
Who owns BrewDog?
BrewDog was founded in 2007 by James Watt and Martin Dickie in Fraserburgh, Scotland.
Watt, the public face of BrewDog, stepped down as CEO in May 2024 after 17 years. He transitioned to a non-executive role as 'captain and co-founder,' retaining his 21% stake. James Arrow, former COO, briefly took over as CEO.
In March 2025, Arrow also stepped down for personal reasons, and James Taylor, who was BrewDog's former CFO, became CEO. Taylor now runs the company alongside COO Lauren Carrol.
US private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners also holds a 22% stake in the company, while BrewDog's community of investors – known as Equity Punks – have invested in the company through crowdfunding initiatives and hold over 25% of the company's shares.