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 for pub details, and to ‘Submit Update’ when they find incomplete or out-of-date information. For the closure of the BrewDog pubs see under Trade News.
| NEW & REOPENED PUBS & CLUBS CONVERTED TO REAL ALE |
INNER LONDON
E8, CROWN & CASTLE (Urban Pubs & Bars), 600 Kingsland Rd. Real ale now available, a changing beer such as Siren Yu Lu.
E13, RED HOUSE (Wellington), 299 Barking Rd. Reopened following conversion of upper floors to flats from HMO.
E14, BRODIE’S (BAR & KITCHEN), 43 Fishermans Walk. Reopened as MARKET HALLS CANARY WHARF, including two bars with a range of keg beer. There is still an entrance on Fisherman’s Walk and outside tables.
E14, M CANARY WHARF, First Floor, 10 Newfoundland Pl. Cocktail bar & restaurant in modern development. Sister to bar in Victoria.
EC2, JAMIES ADAMS COURT,6 Adams Ct, Old Broad St. Bar/restaurant with 2 keg and 4 bottled beers. Was Balls Brothers.
EC2, WINGMANS SHOREDITCH, 152-154 Curtain Rd. Chain chicken shop with bar attached. 2 keg beers and a small range of bottles.
EC3, NUMBER 25, 25 Birchin La. Wine bar and restaurant with 4 keg beers.
EC3, WILLY’S WINE BAR, 107 Fenchurch St. Wine bar with 2 keg beers.
EC4, BALFOUR AT BOW, 10 Bow Churchyard. Modern restaurant, bistro and wine beer. Keg beer.
EC4, BOLTHOLE, 2a Suffolk La. Underground wine bar and restaurant with 2 keg beers and bottles.
N1, BARING (Stonegate), 55 Baring St. Reopened as a gastropub/restaurant with seating area at the bar but most tables set up for dining. No real ale at the moment but they will have 2 Harbour beers in future.
N1, DRIVER, 2-4 Wharfdale Rd. Reopened as the CROSS, a recreation of the legendary King’s Cross nightclub (1993-2007). Real ale unlikely.
N7, FLYNN’S (Stonegate/True Pub Co), 504 Holloway Rd. Renamed HERCULES. and now selling Five Points XPA and Taylor Landlord.
N7, OWL & HITCHHIKER (Laine), 471 Holloway Rd. Real ale reinstated – Taylor Landlord.
N7, GEORGE, 9 Eden Gro. Reopened as the STAG after several years of closure. No real ale.
N8, CARBOY, 55 Park Rd. ‘Bottle shop’ just along from the Maynard. It’s actually a can shop as no bottles could be found! 8 keg taps offer local (e.g. Goodness, Hammerton, Pressure Drop) beers. Three high tables and a large open area in the centre.
N15, GREEN GATE, 492 West Green Rd. Now reopened but the interior has been ruined; all the old fittings have been stripped out.
NW3, ROSSLYN ARMS (First Restaurant Group), 48 Rosslyn Hill. Reopened as OAK & POPPY. No real ale.
SE1, BREWDOG WATERLOO (BrewDog), Waterloo Station. See Trade News.
SE1, RAVEN (ex-Bloomsbury Leisure). After 18 months closure, the pub opened once again in June 2022 as part of the Pulse Venues group. The interior has a mix of dark wood panelling, exposed brickwork and contemporary furnishings. Up to 12 craft beers available on tap. No real ale.
SE3, GREEN GODDESS, 43A Vanbrugh Park. A former Barclays Bank branch, closed in January 2021, converted into a pub with integrated microbrewery by the Common Rioters brewery team and opened in July 2022. A basic wooden bar counter has 2 handpumps for cask ale at competitive prices for the area, with 20 wall keg taps on a white tiled bar back dispensing beers, cider and wine. Seating is at low canteen-style tables and chairs. Large windows offer panoramic street views of the Royal Standard roundabout to watch the world go by. A brewery is being installed at the far right hand end of the bar room. Card payment only.
SE16, PITCHER & CRAFT, 262 Southwark Park Rd. Craft beer and organic wine bottle shop, also offering up to 6 beers on tap.
SW1, TIMMY GREEN, 11 Sir Simon Milton Sq. One of the growing Australian-themed Daisy Green chain of casual hospitality venues, surrounded by other catering outlets in the Nova development just north of the Victoria Palace Theatre. You can sit inside, or outside in the extensive pedestrian terrace area. Various keg beers.
SW1, PLANET HOLLYWOOD (Crown Estates), 57-60 Haymarket. Reopened as WONDERVILLE, a cafe-bar with Wonderville magic and illusions shows Tuesday to Sunday 8pm and 3pm weekend matinees.
SW4, SIMMONS CLAPHAM, 165 Clapham High St. Latest Simmons cocktail bar opened in former Bar & Bites cocktail bar August 2022. Keg beers.
SW9, MARKET HOUSE, 443 Coldharbour La. An Indian restaurant since September 2021, the pub then reopened in March 2022. A restaurant, bar and music venue with no cask beer.
SW17, PHOENIX (AT THE CHERRY RED RECORDS STADIUM), Plough La. By The Horns Brewery Tap moved from its original site around the corner in Summerstown to the new Cherry Red Records Stadium, home of AFC Wimbledon, in December 2021. It is recommended to check the fixture lists for both AFC Wimbledon and London Broncos Rugby League Clubs before visiting, as the bar is not open to the public during matches, or call the pub on 020 3417 7338.
SW18, ROYAL STANDARD (Stonegate). Reopened summer 2022 after several months’ closure following an electrical fire. Outside seating has moved from the garden to a number of benches on the road in an area that has parking suspended.
W1, BROWNS BAR & BRASSERIE (ex M&B), 47 Maddox St. Reopened in June as MADDOX TAVERN. Now an all-day bar and brasserie with a small bar area where some keg beers are served.
W1, SCARLETT GREEN, 4 Noel St. On the northern edge of Soho close to Oxford Street, another of the growing Australian-themed Daisy Green collection of casual hospitality venues. Various keg beers are available. Inside seating on two floors, with space outside for one or two tables in the summer.
W1, TANK & PADDLE (Crown Estate/Barworks), 17 Heddon St. Reopened as STARMAN, a David Bowie-inspired venue close to where Bowie was photographed for the cover of his 1972 Ziggy Stardust album. Described as a modern all-day pub serving British pub classics from an open kitchen, alongside an extensive drinks list. Keg beers include German and Swedish, and West Coast types. The basement also houses a late night cocktail bar.
W1, ZIGGY GREEN, 1 Heddon St. Another Daisy Green casual hospitality venues, this one is just off Regent Street. In common with the Starman pub very close by, it pays homage to David Bowie and his Ziggy Stardust album cover and the site hosts huge Bowie-inspired artworks by Grazie, Shuby and Collagism. In fine weather there are seats outside. Various keg beers available.
W2, BEANY GREEN, Sheldon Sq. Yet another Daisy Green venue. Various keg beers. Good views over Paddington Basin and its growing development as a hospitality hub.
W3, DUKE OF YORK (Wellington), 86 Steyne Rd. Reopened as a ‘garden bar’ with the alternative name Rozay Garden after several years of closure while upstairs was converted to residential. 4 standard keg beers; no real ale.
W4, STATION HOUSE (Punch), 2 Grove Park Rd. Reopened.
W5, BOOM BATTLE BAR EALING, 9 Filmworks Walk, New Bdy. Chain games concept arrived at Ealing’s Filmworks development June 2022. Axe throwing, crazier golf, shuffle board, beer pong, ping pong, pool and electric darts played here. Standard keg beers.
W5, CASTANO LOUNGE (Loungers), 14 High St. Chain cafe bar opened in January 2022 in former bank premises. Keg beers.
W5, EALING PROJECT, 1 High St.New multi-functional community space opened in June 2022. Part of the Ealing Broadway Centre (previously home to the Karma club) next to M&S, the venue features a three-screen cinema, a cafe, a bar, community room, stage for live music performance and space to exhibit local art Keg beer, with discounts for Ealing Project members.
W6, HAMMERSMITH BREWERY TAPROOM, Lower Ground Floor, 106 Fulham Palace Rd. Basement venue below Kenta restaurant, the entrance on the side of the restaurant, with a capacity of about 20 and space for one trestle table outside. There are currently six keg beers available; a handpump is unused. The brewery is partly the remains of the former Hoppy Collie brewery which was brewing when the current brewer was working in the restaurant. The beers at time of survey were Pale, Amber and a range of Hoppy Pales with different hops but the brewer is very much into darker beers so expect stouts and porters to appear.
W11, EARL OF LONSDALE (Samuel Smith), 277-281 Westbourne Gro. Now sells Samuel Smith Old Brewery Bitter from a handpump.
OUTER LONDON
BEDDINGTON, DOG HOUSE, 14 The Broadway, Plough La. New micropub in premises previously occupied by a dog grooming salon. Light decor and large windows give it an airy feel. Pictures on the walls reflect a family boxing connection and the licensee’s love of old comedy films. Four to six cask ales are dispensed by gravity and up to six ciders are available, such as from Lilley’s and Sandford Orchards.
CHIPPING BARNET, CHIPPING WORK SHOP, 98 High St. The first pop-up workshop/retail space in Barnet is the temporary home to Urban Alchemy Brewing Company, their beer brewed in Barnet. Blondie bakery, a clothes shop and office space by day, it becomes the Tap room for Urban Alchemy from Thursday to Sunday. No cask ale, but real ale in KeyKegs along with cans and bottles from them as well as other breweries. Cider from Against the Grain, wines and soft drinks also available. Food from Valerie’s (West Indian) is available from a courtyard at the rear of the building which used to be an estate agent. Other food outlets will sign up soon.
COWLEY, RUNWAY (Heineken), High St. Reopened as KARMA LOUNGE. Neck Oil on draught keg but no real ale.
GREENFORD, WISHING WELL (Craft Union), 10 The Bdy. Renamed GREENFORD ARMS following refurbishment. Real ale available for the first time, Sharp’s Doom Bar and Taylor Landlord.
HAROLD WOOD, EAST SIDE BREWERY & TASTING ROOM, Unit 5b, Elms Industrial Estate, Church Rd. Inside and outside tasting areas for the adjacent East Side brewery, which brews unpasteurised and unfiltered keg beers (IPAs, lagers and stout). Bottled and canned East Side beers also available.
HEATHROW AIRPORT, FLYING CHARIOT (ex-Wetherspoon), Terminal 2 Landside. Renamed QUEEN’S ARMS by new occupier Fuller’s in July 2022. Pride, ESB, etc available.
KESTON, USKUDAR KINGS ARMS, Leaves Green Rd. Real ale reinstated, regularly Sharp’s Doom Bar; Taylor Landlord and Young’s London Original.
RUISLIP, GRANERO LOUNGE (Loungers), 81-83 High St. New café bar in Former Co-op and prior to that M&S Simply. Keg beers.
SOUTHALL, TERRACE, 96-100 High St. Rebellion IPA available on handpump.
UXBRIDGE, LOAD OF HAY (Wellington), 33 Villier St. Reopened in September as the LOFT with the emphasis on encouraging the students from the nearby Brunel University. Fuller’s London Pride available on reopening.
WEMBLEY, ESTADIO LOUNGE (Loungers), 10 Wembley Park Boulevard. Another in the Lounger chain of café bars opened in March 2022 opposite the Arena. Keg beers.
WEMBLEY, SIXTY SIX (BAR & GRILL), 3 South Way. New bar and grill opened in 2022 close to Wembley Stadium Station. Standard keg beers.
| PUBS & CLUBS CLOSED, CONVERTED, OR CEASED SELLING REAL ALE |
INNER LONDON
E2, FUGITIVE MOTEL (Peabody Trust). Closed, reason unknown.
E3, RUSTY BIKE. No longer sells real ale.
E9, PLOUGH (Tiny Dancer Group). No longer sells real ale.
E14, GREENWICH PENSIONER (Anchor Developments Ltd). Closed with lease on the market; current tenant unwilling to meet owner’s financial demands.
E14, RUM&SUGAR (CH & Co). Now an events space; the bar has been removed.
E16, HENLEY ARMS (Heineken). No longer sells real ale.
E16, ROYAL STANDARD. Closed: Council to review licence.
EC1, BALFOUR AT ST BARTS. No longer sells real ale.
EC1, BREWHOUSE & KITCHEN. Closed for an extended period as the building is being redeveloped.
EC1, PIVO. Closed ‘until further notice’.
EC4, HARRILD & SONS (Urban Pubs & Bars). No longer sells real ale.
N5, DRAYTON PARK (Tavern Prop Co). Closed since first lockdown, future uncertain.
N8, KISS THE SKY. Closed, licence revoked and large fine issued.
NW6, COOPERS ARMS (Stonegate). Real ale no longer available.
NW6, JUNIPER. No longer sells real ale; handpumps removed.
NW6, LILLIE LANGTRY (Camden Council/Admiral Taverns). Closed. Whole estate subject for demolition once planning approved.
SE5, PIGEON (Anspach & Hobday). Closed August 2022 owing to the venue no longer being economically viable.
SE11, OXYMORON AT THE ROYAL OAK. Having been on the market prior to lockdown, the pub never reopened. Planning permission granted in Dec 2021 for change of use to an equalities & community hub.
SW5, BOLTON (Devonshire Metro Ltd/M&B). Self-reported to be closed 10 September 2022. It is understood that the M&B lease had run out and the freehold owners of the building did not wish to renew it.
SW6, DURELL ARMS. No longer sells real ale.
SW6, JACK’S. Closed following licensing issues.
SW6, TOMMY TUCKER (Stonegate). Self-reported closed.
SW8, QUEENS ARMS, 139 St Philip St. Closed again by July 2022.
SW14, CTZN BREWHOUSE. Closed.
SW16, RABBIT HOLE. Handpumps removed once again in summer 2022.
W1, NAVAL CLUB. The Club did not survive the Covid pandemic and closed permanently in 2021. Likely to become residential.
W2, ROYAL STANDARD. Closed (again), notice of lease forfeiture posted on door dated 4 July 2022
W10, KPH. Self-reported closed. Freeholder changed to A Love Supreme Ltd in January 2022; the nature of their business is fitness facilities.
W11, METROPOLITAN (Max Barney Pub Company). Closed. Lease on the market via AG&G since February 2022.
W12, PHOENIX. Closed, lease on the market.
W12, SINDERCOMBE SOCIAL (M&B). No longer sells real ale.
OUTER LONDON
BEXLEYHEATH, FRANKIE & BENNY’S (Restaurant Group). Closed, lease on the market.
CONEY HALL, CONEY (Heineken). After the Covid lockdown, became a Turkish restaurant called Smoque.
ENFIELD, RED LION (Heineken). Closed with guardians on site.
HAMPTON, WORLD’S END (Wellington). Closed, future uncertain.
HAMPTON HILL, BLOATED MALLARD (Stonegate). Closed, future uncertain.
HAVERING-ATTE-BOWER, ROYAL OAK (Stonegate). Closed and on the market.
HILLINGDON, VINE (Blackrose). Despite the badged handpump, no longer selling real ale.
ORPINGTON, HARVEST MOON (Wetherspoon). Closed; plans have been submitted for redevelopment of the whole area including the neighbouring shopping centre.
RICHMOND, WATERMANS (Punch). No longer sells real ale.
RUISLIP MANOR, MANOR BAR. Closed, future uncertain.
SOUTH HARROW, SALT BAR (Tavern Property Co). Handpump removed.
TWICKENHAM, CTZN BREW. Closed.
WEMBLEY, CROCK OF GOLD. Handpump found unused, September 2022.
WEMBLEY, TORCH (Greene King). Handpumps unusable in September 2022.
| OTHER CHANGES |
INNER LONDON
E1, WHITE HART (One Mile End Brewery), 1-3 Mile End Rd (One Mile End Brewery). Being refurbished by new operators McMullens.
E3, LITTLE DRIVER (Stonegate). Reopened as a Craft Union pub in May 2022 after lease expiry. The ‘Hoare & Co Celebrated Stout’ gilded mirror on the right-hand wall was removed during the renovation.
E14, PAGINATION. Became one of the LONDON COCKTAIL CLUB chain.
EC2, CARGO (Shoreditch Bar Group). Renamed VIADUCT.
N19, NORTH NINETEEN (Stonegate/Cask & Butcher Ltd). No longer LocAle accredited. Real ale also intermittent.
SE18, ORDNANCE. Closed during conversion of upper floors to hotel. Pub to remain.
SE19, SPARROWHAWK (Stonegate). Under refurbishment and conversion to managed.
SW4, BOBBIN (Stonegate/Indapubs). Reverted to TIM BOBBIN.
OUTER LONDON
BECKENHAM, COACH & HORSES (Stonegate/Town Bar & Sports). Stonegate have sold the freehold to Goldfinger Bars under the same directors as current leaseholders Town Bar & Sports aka All Our Bars.
CROYDON, BANGKOK INN (Stonegate). Freehold sold to Propertys Channel Ltd
HAMPTON COURT, KINGS ARMS HOTEL. Renamed SIX RESTAURANT & BAR / KINGS ARMS HOTEL.
HEATHROW AIRPORT T3, DARWIN (Casual Dining). Renamed OCEANIC, the original name for Terminal 3, and taken over by Big Smoke in June 2022. Two real ales available.
HEATHROW AIRPORT T5, GEORGE (Casual Dining). Renamed GLOBE and taken over by Big Smoke in June 2022. Two real ales available.
NEW MALDEN, ROYAL OAK (Mosaic Pub and Dining). LocAle accredited: beers from Hogs Back and Sambrook’s.