Beef and Barrel closing its doors in March
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This article was published 23/01/2023 (1168 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
After operating in Brandon for more than half a century, the Beef and Barrel Restaurant is scheduled to serve up its last Steer Burger on March 31, with current owner Brian Kilborn looking to retire from the industry altogether.
Kilborn made this announcement Saturday morning alongside his daughter Christine, with the pair using the restaurant’s Facebook page to thank all the customers, friends, staff and company representatives who made running the Beef and Barrel throughout the past couple of decades such a “joy.”
“We got to watch young couples during their courting years, marriages and then see their children grow up,” the post read. “Seeing a generation dining in and then it proceeds to two, three and four generations. Amazing!”
Brian and Christine Kilborn cook up some burgers and fries for a visiting hockey team on Sunday afternoon in Brandon. The father-daughter team serve as the Beef and Barrel Restaurant’s owner and manager, respectively, and will be working tirelessly until the business officially closes its doors March 31. (Kyle Darbyson/The Brandon Sun)
According to the restaurant’s official website, the Beef and Barrel first opened its doors in the spring of 1970 and was run by Tom Cowan until 1984.
Kilborn purchased the business in 1987 and has been operating it ever since, with his daughter currently serving as its manager.
When the Sun visited the Beef and Barrel on Sunday afternoon, Kilborn reiterated his desire to retire, stating that the strain of personally cutting the meat he serves is becoming too much to handle.
Kilborn told another local news outlet recently that he wants to enjoy the next phase of his life by travelling and hanging out at the lake.
He also mentioned that the building has been purchased by Crane Steel and will be torn down at some point in the future.
As of Sunday afternoon, Kilborn’s post announcing the closure of Beef and Barrel had generated more than 230 comments on Facebook, with the vast majority of these remarks thanking him and his family for providing great food and ever greater memories throughout the years.
“Every time I have visited the meals and service has been fantastic,” wrote user Kevin Struck. “I hate to see small businesses close especially such a great restaurant. Guaranteed the Beef and Barrel will not be forgotten.”
“Husband and I had our first date here,” recalls user Jody Savannah. “Then we had our wedding reception here. Such a special place to us.”
“Wishing you the best in your retirement!” wrote user Colleen Moman. “Our Christmas staff lunch will never be the same. The Momans will see you a few times before March 31!!”
The Beef and Barrel Restaurant is located at 1850 First St. North. It is open Monday to Friday (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) as well as Saturday and Sunday (4 p.m. to 9 p.m.).
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