Glynn Purnell's pub The Mount set to close due to rising costs, impacting the business's financial viability. Customers urged to redeem vouchers before March 15.

The business will close in a month’s time, with the closing date scheduled to be Sunday 15 March 2026. The pub first opened four years ago in Henley-in-Arden.

The main reasons behind this decision include: running costs, increasing food prices and energy bills. All of which have made the pub, ‘no longer financially viable’.

Customers who hold vouchers are asked to contact the pub directly to arrange a booking and redeem them before the final service on 15 March 2026.

The owners have confirmed that all staff are being supported through the closure and that all suppliers will be paid.

Glynn Purnell operates and runs The Mount by Glynn Purnell in Henley-in-Arden, which he opened in March 2022, but he does not own the building.

The pub is owned by local businessman Luke Fryer and his wife Tania.

It comes after Purnell’s in Birmingham, which first opened on in 2007 shut in October 2024. Despite, the restaurant earning a Michelin star in 2008.

Glynn Purnell said: “After four wonderful years, the very tough decision has been made to close The Mount. I’ve genuinely loved my time at the pub- it’s been a special place with a brilliant team and fantastic guests who have supported us from day one. The hospitality landscape has become increasingly challenging, and despite everyone’s hard work, it’s simply not sustainable to continue. I’m hugely grateful for the opportunity and for the commitment shown throughout. I wish the owners every success for the future. I’ll now be focusing my time on my other ventures– Trillium and Plates by Purnell’s in Birmingham, and The Wood Norton in Evesham– and I look forward to welcoming guests here.”

The owners said: “This has been an incredibly difficult decision for us to make. We are so proud of what The Mount has achieved since opening in March 2022 and of the team who have worked tirelessly to make it such a welcoming and well-regarded pub. However, with the continued rise in operating costs- from food and drink to energy and general overheads- it has become clear that the business is no longer viable. We want to thank our staff for their dedication and professionalism, our suppliers for their support, and, most importantly, our loyal customers who have supported The Mount over the past four years. We are committed to ensuring our team are looked after and that all suppliers are paid, and we hope to see many of our guests before we close our doors on 15 March.”

The Mount by Glynn Purnell is located at 97 High Street, Henley-in-Arden, B95 5AT.