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Plano's British diner Abbey Road Eatery & Ales closes its doors
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Abbey Road Eatery & Ales, located at 1941 Preston Road, Plano, announced its closing at the end of October via a social media post. The restaurant and bar sold British breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. www.abbeyroadeats.com
By Liesbeth Powers
Liesbeth graduated from Baylor University with a degree in new media journalism in December 2018. She gained her newspaper experience as a staff writer and multimedia editor at her campus paper, The Baylor Lariat. Liesbeth joined the Community Impact team in August 2019, where she reports on all things Plano, including education and transportation.
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