MEATliquor, the popular London-based burger chain, has officially entered administration after closing five of its eight locations in the capital. The chain, operated by Meatalier, appointed administrators according to The Gazette, marking a significant blow to fans of its signature burgers and beers.
The closures include outlets in Islington, Clapham Junction, and Queensway, leaving only three premises open: two in Oxford Circus and East Dulwich, plus its sister sports bar BLOODsports in Covent Garden. The chain had 13 branches at its peak, including one in Singapore.
Founder Scott Collins cited rising energy prices, soaring operational costs, and broader economic pressures as factors behind the collapse. He previously warned the sector was under immense strain, telling Restaurant Online: 'On top of VAT, rates, beef and energy costs, we've now got a new war creating uncertainty and more Tube strikes to deal with.'
MEATliquor was launched in 2009 by Yianni Papoutsis and Collins, starting as a mobile van called MEATwagon before opening its first physical store near Oxford Street in 2011.
