Buzzard from “Kitchen Nightmares” was a restaurant featured in the third season of the UK version of the show. After Gordon Ramsay’s visit, the restaurant eventually closed down.
In the episode, Gordon Ramsay visited The Fish and Anchor, a pub and restaurant in Lampeter, Wales, which was owned and operated by a couple, Mike and Caron. The establishment was rebranded as “The Buzzard” during the show in an attempt to revitalize the business. Despite Ramsay’s efforts to turn the restaurant around by improving the menu, enhancing the decor, and resolving the couple’s personal issues that affected the business, the restaurant struggled to maintain the positive changes.
After the “Kitchen Nightmares” episode aired, The Buzzard experienced a brief period of improved business. However, the restaurant continued to face challenges. The owners, Mike and Caron, reportedly reverted to their old menu and ways of running the restaurant, which led to a decline in customer satisfaction and revenue. The Buzzard eventually closed its doors, like many other establishments featured on the show, unable to sustain the improvements and overcome the deep-rooted issues that plagued the business from the start. The closure of The Buzzard is a reminder of the difficulties that come with operating a restaurant and the fact that not all businesses can be saved, even with expert advice and a temporary boost from a television appearance.
