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 for pub details, and to ‘Submit Update’ when they find incomplete or out-of-date information.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 & PUBS CONVERTED TO REAL ALE |
CENTRAL
EC1, ALCHEMIST, 145 City Rd. Reopened.
EC2, GREEN VIC, 42 Great Eastern St. Ethical bar opened in June 2019. It aims to put planet before profit in all areas. Craft keg beer.
EC3, BAVARIAN BEERHOUSE (Bavarian Beerhouse Group), 9 The Arches, Crutched Friars. Reopened and renamed BIERSCHENKE; still a German Beer Hall.
W1, ANGEL IN THE FIELDS (Samuel Smith), 37 Thayer St. Samuel Smith Old Brewery Bitter now available on cask.
W1, DUKE OF WELLINGTON (Stonegate), 77 Wardour St. Real ale now available: Fuller’s London Pride and Sharp’s Doom Bar.
W1, DUKE OF YORK (Dragon Management Ltd), 45 Harrowby St. Real ale now available: Fuller’s London Pride; Sambrook’s Session; Sharp’s Doom Bar.
EAST
E2, FUGITIVE MOTEL, 199 Cambridge Heath Rd. A cafe and co-working space. 14 craft beer lines.
E4, MOUNT, 30-32 Old Church Rd. Reopened.
E14, RUM&SUGAR (Drake & Morgan), 1 Warehouse, West India Quay. New bar in a former cafe called 1802. Specialises in rum but has Meantime and Camden on tap.
E17, UNTRADITIONAL PUB (Pillars Brewery), Crate Building, 35 St James St. Craft keg beer and lager.
NORTH
N3, DIGNITY (Mitchells & Butlers), 363 Regents Park Rd. Reopened and renamed KING OF PRUSSIA after a couple of years as a chicken restaurant. Now run by Dan Fox, mostly keg on offer but two taps usually dispense real ale on air pressure from the likes of Redemption and Windsor & Eton.
N13, WOODMAN (Marston’s), 128 Bourne Hill. Reopened although freehold is still on the market.
N16, STOKEY BEARS (Remedy Bars), 129 Stoke Newington High St. Reopened and reverted to ORIGINAL SIN.
N18, TALBOT FREEHOUSE, 161 Silver St. Renamed DICEY REILLY’S and offers a real ale, Fuller’s London Pride.
NORTH WEST
HAREFIELD, BEAR ON THE BARGE (Star), Moorhall Rd. Reopened with one real ale.
HARROW WEALD, SEVEN BALLS (Star), 749 Kenton La. Reopened and renamed SEVEN.
SOUTH EAST
SE6, FELLOWSHIP, Randlesdown Rd. Reopened on 14 June as FELLOWSHIP & STAR and operated by Electric Star. Seating is at a mish-mash of high tables and chairs, bench seating and low tables and chairs around all sides of a central bar servery, with some booth seating towards the rear. Lots of the original dark wood panelling remains. Three handpumps serve Sharp’s Doom Bar and a varying beer from Brockley.
SE19, BEER REBELLION (Beer Rebellion), 126 Gipsy Hill. Renamed BULL & FINCH. Following closure in October 2018 the pub reopened in May 2019 under the ownership of Bullfinch Brewery. At time of opening only keg beers are sold through 15 taps, mainly but not exclusively from Bullfinch. In due course two handpumps will reportedly be installed for cask ale. Card payment only here; no cash payments accepted.
SE19, URBAN CELLAR, 48 Church Rd. Tiny off-licence including large beer range from mainly local breweries. Taps dispense two changing craft keg beers and two wines which can be consumed on the premises.
SE23, HILL (Ei Group), 45-47 Dartmouth Rd. Reopened as part of Ei’s Craft Union Pub Co division.
BROMLEY, LORD HOLMESDALE (Ei Group), 184 Homesdale Rd. New management took over the pub at the beginning of July and have made substantial changes including reinstating real ale, initially Sharp’s Doom Bar and Fuller’s London Pride.
COULSDON, JACK & JILL (Star), Longlands Ave. Reopened with real ale: Sharp’s Doom Bar and a guest.
SOUTH WEST
SW6, ARAGON HOUSE, 247 New Kings Rd. Reopened by the City Pub Company with 4 changing real ales such as Fuller’s London Pride and Sambrook’s Wandle.
SW9, SOUTH WEST SALOON BAR, Pop Brixton, 49 Brixton Station Rd. A 2019 addition to the container-housed bars of the Pop Brixton complex. No real ale; a few branded keg beers and lots of other booze.
SW12, MOON UNDER WATER, 194 Balham High Rd. Reopened mid-May under Urban Pubs & Bars lease and renamed CYCLIST, but with no real ale.
SW13, WATERMANS ARMS (Wellington), 375 Lonsdale Rd. Reopened as a pub again after two decades as a restaurant by the people behind the award winning Express Tavern in Kew and Sussex Arms, Twickenham. Cask ale on 10 handpumps and 20 craft keg lines. Cider also available.
SW19, WILLIAM MORRIS, 20 Watermill Way. Reopened by Amtel Sheem Ltd (also operators of the Woodman, Durnsford Rd) following refurbishment, with handpumps expected to dispense By the Horns Hopadelic, Sharp’s Doom Bar and a Sharp’s house beer: William Morris (4.2%).
WEST
W2, VAGABOND, 6a Sheldon Sq. Small wine-bar & wine-tasting chain, but this one on the Paddington Basin also has keg beer taps.
W10, KENSINGTON PARK (Harcourt Inns), 139 Ladbroke Gro. Reopened and renamed KPH by Harcourt Inns following a 2-year closure. Harvey’s Sussex Best Bitter and Timothy Taylor Landlord plus a guest beer.
W11, PORTOBELLO GOLD (Ei Group), 95-97 Portobello Rd. Reopened and renamed GOLD. No real ale.
| PUBS CLOSED, CONVERTED, DEMOLISHED OR CEASED SELLING REAL ALE |
CENTRAL
EC2, GOW’S (Novus Leisure). Closed.
EC4, CAMINO. Closed and for lease.
EC4, WOLFGANG’S BIER HAUS (Applefritterbeer Co). Demolished.
WC1, CAFE LONDON (Imperial London Hotel Group), Bedford Hotel. Confirmed in April as now a restaurant, Charco Charco.
WC1, KING’S CROSS ARMS. Confirmed in March as now a hotel, The House of Toby. There is a small keg bar beyond reception in the side room, so assume residents only.
EAST
E1, CARPENTERS ARMS. Real ale no longer available.
E8, ALIBI (Real Gold). Now a private members club.
E16, DURHAM ARMS (Cubitt). Converted to co-working space via Ministry of Startups
CLAYHALL, TOBY CARVERY WOODFORD GREEN (Mitchells & Butlers). No longer sells real ale.
NORTH
N1, KINGS (Ei Group). Handpumps removed.
N1, MICHAEL’S DEN. Closed. Has been for lease since Oct 2018. Was HALLIFORD HOUSE and previously OXFORD ARMS
N4, ARSENAL TAVERN (Ei Group). Closed suddenly in July
N5, WHITE HOUSE (Ei Group). Reopened as Tetto’s, an Italian restaurant/steak house.
NORTH WEST
NW1, BELGO NOORD (Belgo Restaurants). Closed, lease on the market.
NW1, BREE LOUISE (Ei Group). Demolished.
NW1, HOPE & ANCHOR. Demolished.
NW4, HENDON (Greene King). Handpumps removed.
NW6, GOOD SHIP. Demolished.
NW6, KILBURN ARMS (Star). Real ale no longer available.
NW11, WALLACE (PPN Taverns). Closed, future uncertain.
EDGWARE, CHANGE OF HART (ex-Greene King). Converted to Dolce LDN restaurant.
SUDBURY, SWAN, (Star). Closed and boarded up, lease on the market.
WEMBLEY, WATKIN’S FOLLY. Reported closed September 2018.
SOUTH EAST
SE10, BEER BOX (Meantime Brewing Company). Closed
SE17, HUNTSMAN & HOUNDS, (Market Taverns). No real ale.
SE17, LOST RIVERS ELEPHANT. Closed.
SE22, DULWICH BEER DISPENSARY (Southey Brewing). Closed in May 2019.
BROMLEY, HOP & RYE (Stonegate). Closed following sale. Was the BEACH TREE.
CARSHALTON, PALMERSTON (Ei Group). Real ale no longer available.
CROYDON, BAD APPLE (Bossick Enterprises Ltd). Closed, future uncertain.
CROYDON, GOLDEN LION (Ei Group). Real ale no longer available.
CROYDON, ODD SHOE. Closed 2018 and demolished 2019 as part of the Queen’s Square redevelopment.
THORNTON HEATH, HORSESHOE. Demolished.
WELLING, ROSE & CROWN (Ei Group). Real ale no longer available following refurbishment.
SOUTH WEST
SW1, MUNICH CRICKET CLUB (Moonshine Bars). Closed. The venue has moved to a larger site very nearby.
SW6, WELLINGTON (TWPF Ltd). Closed, lease for sale.
SW10, WORLD’S END MARKET (Wellington). Real ale no longer available.
SW13, TREE HOUSE (Star). Closed.
SW19, KILKENNY TAVERN (Ei Group). Closed unexpectedly late May. Expected to reopen as an Ei ‘managed partnership’.
HAM, HAND & FLOWER (Ei Group). Closed, lease on the market.
KINGSTON, ANTOINETTE HOTEL. Closed in October 2018 for conversion to residential.
SUTTON, EBB & FLOW CAFE BAR (Marston’s). Real ale no longer available.
SUTTON, WINNING POST. Real ale no longer available.
WALLINGTON, WALLINGTON ARMS (Antic). Closed.
WEST
W5, COMMON ROOM. Closed, future uncertain.
W5, EALING SQUASH & FITNESS CLUB. Closed for redevelopment.
W7, ROYAL (Mitchells & Butlers). Handpumps removed.
GREENFORD, DUGOUT SPORTS BAR. Closed in April.
NORWOOD GREEN, LAMB. Closed for redevelopment, retaining pub.
TWICKENHAM, BEAR (Stonegate).Rebranded as a Be At One cocktail bar. No draught beer.
TWICKENHAM, TW2 BAR & GRILL. Closed, lease for sale.
YIEWSLEY, HORTON LOUNGE. Short lived. Closed by early 2019
| OTHER CHANGES TO PUBS & CASK BEER RANGES |
CENTRAL
EC1, BLACKSMITH & THE TOFFEE MAKER (Star). Reopened and renamed DAME ALICE OWEN byStanley Pubs. Five handpumps, 4 real ales and a cider. Regular beer is Watney’s Pale Ale.
EC3, CORNEY & BARROW (Drake & Morgan). Renamed MONIKER. Keg.
EC4, VINYL BAR (Marston’s). Renamed OLD CHANGE BAR & KITCHEN with Timothy Taylor Landlord available recently.
WC1, QUEENS LARDER (Greene King). Sold to Cosmic Securities Limited. Real ale range: Sharp’s Doom Bar and up to three London beers.
EAST
E1, ARCHER (Ei Group). Refurbished and renamed BUXTON following addition of a seven-storey hotel with 15 bedrooms. One real ale.
E1, JUNO (Distinct Group). Renamed MATCHBOX.
E2, NELSONS HEAD. Renamed NELSON’S and now operated by Stagg & Barbour Events. Keg only beer taps plus cans.
BARKING, JOLLY FISHERMAN (Ei Group). Sold off to Advantage Rock Ltd.
DAGENHAM, EASTBROOK (Brakspear Pub Co). Sold to Eastbrook Holdings.
NOAK HILL, BEAR (Marston’s). Renamed DEER’S REST despite a petition against the change.
NORTH WEST
CANONS PARK, DOOLANS. Now FUSION VIBES, a sports bar and restaurant. Still no real ale.
SOUTH EAST
SE4, JAM CIRCUS (Antic).Reopenedas CROFTON PARK TAVERN by Mosaic Pubs and Dining after short closure following sale of freehold. Sharp’s Doom Bar, West Berkshire Good Old Boy and Oakham Citra initially available.
SE19, GIPSY HILL TAVERN (Ei Group). Refurbished and renamed GREAT SOUTHERN by new operator City Glen Pub Co. Two changing real ales such as Caledonian Deuchars IPA and Truman’s Runner.
SOUTH WEST
SW8, STEAX (Modern American Steakhouse Ltd). Renamed WATERFRONT LONDON VAUXHALL in 2017.
SW9, BRIXTON PORT AUTHORITY. Renamed BRIXTON BREW BAR and with a ‘BBB’ from Brixton Brewery among its all-keg range
SW11, BANK. Renamed OLD BANK after refurbishment and now open daily from 9am. Still London Pride and another Fuller’s beer, plus a guest.
SW13, BRIDGE (Star). Renamed BRIDGE IN BARNES.
SW16, HORSE & GROOM. New management promises Truman’s guest beers and aims to stock GK Mild alongside the IPA and Abbot.
KINGSTON, BOATERS INN (Greene King). No longer LocAle accredited.
WEST
W9, FRANKFORT ARMS (Ei Group). Now part of Ei’s Craft Union Pub Co division.
W12, ASKEW PUB & KITCHEN (Greene King). Freehold sold to Mulberry Group Investments.
W13, HENNESSYS (Hennessys). Renamed LEATHER SADDLE. Owner now Hope Haven Holdings. Still no real ale.
W13, PASHA KITCHEN. Renamed MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN. Was FREDDY’S, originally JACKSON’S
BRENTFORD, ROYAL OAK (Wellington). Renamed BROOK. Real ale range increased from one (on match days only) to Dark Star Hophead, St Austell Tribute, Titanic Plum Porter and two guest beers plus a rack of keg taps; a blackboard lists the beers & ciders with their prices and ABV.
HAMPTON COURT, KINGS ARMS HOTEL (Hall & Woodhouse). Sold and reopened under independent ownership. Hogs Back TEA plus a guest such as Twickenham Summer Sun.