Against the Permanent Closure of Brookes Restaurant

I trained there in the early '70s and it gave me the best grounding for a career in the Hospitality Trade

Though i may not visit as much as id like, theres always a welcome and the food, the tastes, the presentation and service never waivers from excellent. Long may it remain so.

Brookes will diminish its profile if it closes this wonderful restaurant. It is a wonderful showcase for Brookes in hospitality.

Would be a great shame if this closed

I have frequently visited the restaurant and always make a point of talking to the students. Without exception they all feel the variety of experiences they have in the kitchen and front of house is invaluable. It is most important for their future careers. The restaurant itself is superb and its closure would not only be detrimental to the students but would also be greatly missed by its clients.

This is such an important experience for kids learning the catering trade.

Students need practice integrated with their course.

An absolute shame if this closes?

Excellent restaurant, would be such a shame to close it

This would be such a shame. It would be a loss to the university, its students, and the community. Please keep it open.

Please don’t close, it’s a great facility for students and the public

Would be a great loss

A real asset to Headington

Please don't go!

This is the public flagship of a leading catering course - too good to lose.

We would miss this excellent meeting-point between the university and local residents.

Brookes Restaurant pleases every alumni or staff dining there as well as other customers eg. John Snow. It is a unique restaurant and represent University very well as it shows quality of Learning and teaching at its best. Perhaps invest more to advertise it better to make it profitable.

Part of the integration of Brookes with the local community, a positive contribution to both student experience and professional development

A good restaurant. Food and service excellent. Its existence helps build respect and co-operation between Brookes and local community. A point of contact and an advertisement for the organisation.

I enjoy Brookes restaurant and feel it is a valuable resource for students and the wider community.