Burger giant MEATliquor enters administration as five London restaurants close

British burger giant falls into administration as five London restaurants closeLondon-based burger chain MEATliquor has entered administration after 17 years in business as the restaurant industry faces rising energy prices and operational costsCommentsNewsEthan Blackshaw Deputy Publishing Lead17:50, 16 Apr 2026Updated 18:01, 16 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMEATliquor has officially appointed administrators (stock)(Image: d3sign via Getty Images)A much-loved British burger chain has now entered administration after closing a number of restaurants.‌London-based MEATliquor has officially appointed administrators, according to The Gazette, delivering a devastating blow to devotees of its renowned burgers and beers.‌The chain, operated by Meatalier, had cultivated a dedicated following amongst Londoners. Last month MEATliquor closed five of its eight London locations - including outlets in Islington, Clapham Junction and Queensway. Just three premises remain open - two in Oxford Circus and East Dulwich, plus its sister sports bar BLOODsports in Covent Garden.‌The move follows rising energy prices and soaring operational costs. Founder Scott Collins previously cautioned the sector was facing immense pressure.View 3 ImagesMEATliquor is facing rising energy costs(Image: Google Maps)READ MORE: Airline files for bankruptcy as flights cancelled – but vital firm may be savedREAD MORE: Major UK fashion brand closing website with 90% sale – loved by Kate MiddletonHe told 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. We're in the same position as a lot of others in the industry and I'm just getting ahead of things before we're forced to."‌The burger brand was first launched in 2009 by Yianni Papoutsis and business partner Collins. What began as a modest mobile van, the MEATwagon, rapidly transformed into a thriving restaurant business across London and the Sou...