BREWDOG has confirmed that it will close six bars across the country due to "spiralling energy bills".

The craft beer company, based in Aberdeenshire, has announced the closure of the Hop Hub Motherwell as well as their bars in Peterhead and Aberdeen.

Three London locations will also close their doors.

No jobs are to be lost as staff have accepted other roles, but the company attributed the move to "rapidly" rising costs. 

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A company spokesman said: “All staff have accepted roles in other Brewdog locations. There will be no job losses.

“This is part of the regular review of our portfolio.

“With rapidly increasing costs including spiralling energy bills, these bars were a substantial distance from being viable to operate.”

Brewdog currently operates 128 bars across the world and has 18 openings planned in the U.S., Australia and India, STV reports. 

They have also recently opened a 'mega-pub' in London's Waterloo at 26,500sqft. 

In a LinkedIn post, James Watt, founder and chief executive of the company said the closures come as the hospitality sector faces “sheer ‘rabbit in the headlights’ paralysis of this zombie government” as rocketing costs threaten the future of many pubs, restaurants and bars.

Mr Watt said: “Last night we confirmed we were to close six bars around the UK and it is heartbreaking to lose these locations.

“Reality in the hospitality space is starting to bite and bite hard. And the Government needs to get a grip, now.

“If nothing happens, the UK looks set to lose half of its pubs and bars and all the millions of jobs these locations provide, as well as the vital role they play in local communities.”