Fans gutted as cult burger chain suddenly shuts restaurants overnight

The British restaurant scene has taken another major hit this week, with a beloved institution announcing it was shutting down multiple venues, including its original site.

Swiftly following in the footsteps of MEATliquor, which recently closed more than half of its eight-strong estate in the capital, Patty&Bun has said four of its London venues are on the chopping block.

The company, founded by Joe Grossman in November 2012, said on 30 March that it had ‘loved’ serving up gourmet burgers in Marylebone for almost 13 years, but that it was time for the next chapter.

In addition to the James Street store, Patty&Bun’s brick-and-mortar sites on Liverpool Street, Kingly Street, and Northcote Road will also close.

“We’ve loved being part of these communities and just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s walked through these doors. It’s been a privilege to serve you,” the business wrote via Instagram.

Patty&Bun announced it was closing four of its London restaurants (Instagram/@pattyandbun)

“To our teams part and present, the graft, the energy, the madness and the love you put into every shift… We’re endlessly grateful.”

Patty&Bun confirmed that while four of its sites were definitely shuttering, fans did not have to say ‘goodbye’ for good to the cult-favourite brand.

London-dwellers can still find the meat-loving icons in Canary Wharf, as well as in Swingers golf club on Oxford Street, The Leyton Star, and inside Lane 7 in Victoria.

The two Brighton stores, situated on Ship Street and inside the seafront Fortune Of War, are also set to remain in operation for the foreseeable.

Those who live close enough to a physical store can still order the likes of the Holy Truffle, Smokey Robinson, and Lambshank Redemption burgers via their favourite takeaway app, too.

Fans have been lamenting the Patty&Bun closures, with one Instagram user writing: “We’re sorry to see these great sites closing, but relieved to know we can still get our Lambshank Redemption fix not too far away. Big love and good luck to all the teams in those sites who will be looking for new roles.”

Jon Favreau outside of Patty&Bun (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Another commented: “Queuing in the early days for a table at James St, popping to the corner shop for a crate of beers and starting a party with everyone else waiting. A CORE MEMORY.”

“Oh gosh it was 4 all together xx wishing all of you some positiveness with the new chapter ahead,” a third fan gushed.

“James St closed - end of an era. Still hands down the juiciest, pinkest burger,” a fourth typed.

Patty&Bun’s closure comes amid news that major US fast-food chains are set to move into London this year and beyond.

Chili’s has reportedly set its sights on the UK, while Jersey Mike’s has already said it is coming to Britain and the Republic of Ireland as part of its global expansion.

Raising Cane’s, loved by Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo and Travis Kelce, is also scheduled to open its first UK flagship restaurant in late 2026, as per reports.