WhatPub? Update publishes news items collated by Greater London branches, often from information supplied through the ‘Submit Update’ button on WhatPub. We aim to report all openings and closures of places that satisfy the CAMRA definition of a pub (including those selling draught but not real ale); all pubs that add or remove real ale; and changes of name, ownership or beer policy. Readers are encouraged to visit WhatPub? for pub details, and to ‘Submit Update’ when they find incomplete or out-of-date information.
| NEW & REOPENED PUBS & CLUBS – INCLUDING THOSE CONVERTED TO REAL ALE |
INNER LONDON
WC2, GARRICK CLUB, 15 Garrick St. Real ale is reportedly on the bar.
E1, ALFI, 3 Crispin Pl. Modern Italian bar/restaurant in Spitalfields Market. Keg beers from Five Points.
E1, PEACOCK, 145 Aylward St. Renovated and reopened in November 2023. One changing real ale such as Timothy Taylor Landlord.
E1, WHITE HART (Heineken), 89 Whitechapel High St. Real ale reinstated: a changing beer such as Fuller’s London Pride.
E2, ANGEL & CROWN (Tower Hamlets Council), 170 Roman Rd. Reopened by new operator in February 2024 as a ’70s themed pub.
E14, PEPPER SAINT ONTIOD, 21 Pepper St. Reopened by Clapham Leisure as PEPPER STREET TAVERN. No real ale.
NW3, OLDE SWISS COTTAGE (Samuel Smith), 98 Finchley Rd. Reopened in January after only temporary closure.
NW8, JOHNNY GREEN, 87 Allitsen Rd. Part of the Daisy Green chain of casual eateries, with some keg beers and bar stools available.
NW10, WILLIAM (Wellington/Loci Pubs), 786 Harrow Rd. Real ale reinstated: a Purity beer and also Seacider Black Cherry.
SE1, BEER HOUSE WATERLOO (Network Rail), Unit 4, Waterloo Station. Reopened as the WATERLOO ARMS in January by BrewDog. No real ale.
SE1, DISTILLERY, Hilton London Bankside, 2-8 Suffolk St. Bar and restaurant with extensive range of cocktails and gins, only keg and bottled beers.
SE1, SAMA BANKSIDE, 3 Robinson St. Located within twin railway arches, a bar and restaurant with only keg and bottled beers..
SE1, SHEAF (Red Car Pubs), The Hop Exchange, 24 Southwark St. Real ale reinstated: one changing beer such as Shepherd Neame Master Brew.
SE1, VINEGAR YARD, 72-82 St Thomas St. Opened in April 2019 on what was once a car park and very close to London Bridge Station, this is a potpourri of drinks, food, flea market, and art. In summer there is plenty of outside seating and in winter tents and outdoor heating are provided. There are two indoor bars and food traders provide the catering. Draught beers are keg only.
SE6, NINTH LIFE (Laine), 167 Rushey Green. Real ale reinstated: Timothy Taylor Landlord.
SW1, PALM HOUSE, 150 Victoria St. At the south-east corner of the huge Nova development, one of many competing bar/eateries, with some keg beers. There is an upstairs bar as well as the ground floor.
SW1, STOKE HOUSE, 81 Buckingham Palace Rd. Modern bar/restaurant in the Nova development. A few keg beers.
SW6, CHELSEA LODGE (Stonegate), 562 Kings Rd. Reopened as BOHA LONDON. The Shibeen is a 1920s-inspired downstairs ‘speakeasy and cocktail’ bar. No real ale.
SW6, CRE BAR, Imaperial Wharf, Imperial Rd. The coffee lounge and bar at this Doubletree by Hllton Hotel. Keg beers at the bar.
W1, NEON 194, 194 Piccadilly. A ‘social, events and production space’ with a cafe/bar on the ground floor serving some keg beers.
W3, WINDMILL (Wellington), 50 High St. Real ale reinstated: Portobello Westway Pale Ale.
W6, NOVOTEL LONDON WEST HOTEL (Accor Hotels), 1 Shortlands. Non-residents may use the bar.
W12, POCKET WATCH (Brakspear), 434 Uxbridge Rd. Real ale reinstated: Brakspear Gravity.
OUTER LONDON
BECKENHAM, HOMESTEAD CAFÉ, Beckenham Place Park.Outside cafe bar opened in 2019, originally the 18th century stable. Keg beers mainly from London microbreweries (Orbit, Drop Project, Kernel and Brick). Emphasis is on sustainability with robust re-usable cups (no glasses). Handy for both the Capital Ring and Green Chain Walk.
CARSHALTON, CARSHALTON ATHLETIC FC, War Memorial Sports Ground, Colston Ave. Clubhouse open to non-members and free to enter except on match days, when two handpumps usually serve Windsor & Eton ales.
CHESSINGTON, CINNAMON BAR & RESTAURANT, 115 Gilders Rd. Indian restaurant with a bar serving draught Kingfisher.
TWICKENHAM, WAGS N TALES (Wellington), 65 Richmond Rd. Reopened as DELHI SOCIAL, large and spacious establishment now offering authentic Indian cuisine and craft beers.
| PUBS & CLUBS CLOSED, CONVERTED, OR CEASED SELLING REAL ALE |
INNER LONDON
EC2, WINGMANS SHOREDITCH. Closed, future uncertain.
E1, DOG & TRUCK (Stonegate). Renamed DOG. Relaunched as an Irish themed bar in February 2024. No real ale.
E4, ESSEX HOUSE. Now Grill on the Green, an event space.
E4, ROYAL FOREST HOTEL (Whitbread/Brewers Fayre). Closed, acquired by the Heartwood Collection. Reopening date unknown.
E14, GREENWICH PENSIONER. No longer sells real ale.
E14, M CANARY WHARF. Closed, future uncertain.
N1, SEVENEY. Closed since last summer.
N1C, GAS STATION (Argent/Barworks). Closed March 2024; only a pop-up bar before redevelopment started.
N4, BLACKSTOCK (Stonegate). No real ale, handpumps removed.
NW1, CHAPEL. Closed, awaiting demolition. A pub is part of the planned new development.
NW1, DUBLIN CASTLE. No longer sells real ale.
NW1, WINDSOR CASTLE. Closed, future uncertain.
SE1, CROWN & ANCHOR. Reported as closed and converted to restaurant and bar.
SE1, MONDO BEER & PIZZA (Mondo). Reported closed in January 2024.
SE5, CROOKED WELL. No longer sells real ale.
SE7, ROSE OF DENMARK (Wellington/Town Centre Inns). No longer sells real ale.
SE11, TANKARD (BrewDog). Closed, future uncertain.
SE18, BULL TAVERN. Closed for the development of the adjacent new leisure centre and expected to reopen once that is complete.
SW1, 23 GROSVENOR GARDENS (Belgravia Mansions Estates). Closed as part of the 8 Eaton Lane development.
SW1, BRASS MONKEY (Stonegate). No longer sells cask ale.
SW1, BROWNS BAR & BRASSERIE (M&B). Closed for extensive refurb, reopening early 2025.
SW1, WHITE HORSE & BOWER (Shepherd Neame). Closed for major refurb, reopening autumn 2024.
SW10, CHELSEA FUNHOUSE (AT WORLD’S END DISTILLERY) (Wellington), 459 Kings Rd. Closed, premises owner seeking new tenant/leaseholder.
W1, GOAT TAVERN (Greene King). No longer sells real ale.
W1, JERUSALEM BAR & KITCHEN (Breakfast Group). Closed, future uncertain.
W2, CLEVELAND ARMS (Market Taverns). In early 2024 it was reported that there were cellarage problems with cask ale dispense that would take some time to sort out.
W3, AERONAUT (Laine). Closed, freehold and lease on the market.
W3, BELVEDERE (Stonegate). Closed, lease on the market.
W3, TALBOT (Stonegate). Closed, freehold for sale.
W5, BENET CLUB, St Benedict’s Church. No longer sells real ale since a reduction in trading hours.
W12, PRAIRIE FIRE. Closed in mid-February, future uncertain.
OUTER LONDON
DAGENHAM, LORD DENMAN (Amba Pubco). No longer sells real ale.
GREENFORD, GREENFORD ARMS (Stonegate/Craft Union). Two handpumps unused.
HARROW, KINGSFIELD ARMS (Greene King). No longer sells real ale; handpumps unused.
HOUNSLOW, HONEYCOMBE (Greene King/Hungry Horse). No longer sells real ale.
HOUNSLOW, SUN (Wellington). No longer sells real ale.
SIPSON, PLOUGH (Stonegate). No longer sells real ale.
UXBRIDGE, WHELAN’S (Heineken). Real ale not seen for some time. Two unused handpumps.
WEST DRAYTON, RAILWAY ARMS. Real ale no longer available. One unused handpump.
| OTHER CHANGES |
INNER LONDON
EC1, SMITHFIELD TAP. Operated not by Bloomsbury Leisure but by Ad-Hoc Pubs. Apologies for the error in the last edition.
EC4, PARIS BAR. Renamed GIGI’S.
NW1, CAPTAIN FLINDERS (Wetherspoon). Two more handpumps have been added for guest beers.
NW10, GREENES. Renamed PEGGY’S BAR.
SE20, BAR FUSION (Fusion Bars). Now confirmed that real ale is discontinued despite presence of two handpumps.
SW4, WINDMILL ON THE COMMON (Young’s). Renamed WINDMILL.
SW7, ASHBURN SW7 (Holiday Inn). Renamed CROMWELL TAVERN.
SW19, CHARLES HOLDEN (Heineken/Laine). Renamed HOLDEN after major refurbishment. Fewer handpumps.
W5, DOUBLETREE BY HILTON LONDON EALING HOTEL. Bar now known as W5 BAR & KITCHEN.
W7, KINGS ARMS (Stonegate). Tenanted again since February 2024 and now serving Indian and Nepalese food and two real ales: London Pride and a guest (e.g. Wadworth Horizon).
OUTER LONDON
KESTON, FOX INN (Stonegate). Reopened in early January 2024 after refurbishment, now a smart and clean, modern yet rural, gastropub-cum-brasserie. Four cask ales normally available: East London Cowcatcher and Foundation Bitter; Oakham Citra and Timothy Taylor Golden Best.
RUISLIP MANOR, MANOR BAR. Renamed PUNA BAR June 2023 but since closed again.
THORNTON HEATH, PLOUGH ON THE POND. Renamed CR7 LOUNGE.
TWICKENHAM, JAWBONE BREWERY. Cask beer not regularly available.