Shock for Plauen: Six Gastrofabrik restaurants suddenly close!
In Plauen, six restaurants are closing after the Gastrofabrik went bankrupt, including a bowling center and a city beach.

Shock for Plauen: Six Gastrofabrik restaurants suddenly close!
The mood in Plauen is gloomy, as the closure of six Gastrofabrik restaurants is causing worried faces among guests and employees. Little by little, the people of Plauen have to say goodbye to their favorite places to go. The Number One bowling center has already closed, while the Steyr restaurant opened its doors for the last time on May 31, 2025. The closures were confirmed by operators over the phone and the news has spread like wildfire throughout the city. The Zweibar and the newly opened Porto restaurant are also closing. Discussions about the reasons behind the closures are revitalizing the city.
Uluru, which is currently considered the last remaining port of call for the gastro factory, will remain open until the end of June, but here too there are rumors of an imminent closure. The city beach has been closed for a long time, and with the bankruptcy of the gastro factory, business operations will no longer continue in this form. Two suppliers have confirmed the closures of Porto, Zweibar and Steyr, while information regarding the future of the catering sector is still pending. This overall development is expected to cost Plauen six restaurants by the end of June, which represents a bitter setback for the city. [Blick.de].
The reactions to the closures
“We were ready to start as usual after the winter break, but that is no longer possible,” reports Uwe Seidel about the situation on the city beach. The landlord has already made new plans, but the exact scenario remains uncertain. Plauen is once again challenged to be innovative and find new ways to keep the gastronomy scene alive. The Gastrofabrik has lost a large part of the city's culinary offerings due to its bankruptcy, which could reduce the anticipation of what could come. Freie Presse emphasizes how important discussions about the future of the premises and their possible successors are.
The closures are not only a problem for the affected companies; The Plauen community is also affected. Gastronomy is a central part of urban life and creates a colorful atmosphere that enlivens the city. It is currently uncertain whether Uluru and the other restaurants will find a successor or how the restaurant market will reposition itself. The discussions will show how the city can respond to the challenges and whether new ideas can bring a breath of fresh air to Plauen's gastronomy scene.