CAMRA is phasing out its WhatPub? pub database as a separate system and integrating it with its main website. It remains available for all to use, not just CAMRA members; just go to https://camra.org.uk/pubs. It continues to feature over 31,000 pubs that currently serve real ale plus records of pubs that do not sell real ale or are closed.
All of the information used has been compiled by CAMRA members and no fee is charged – or sought – for inclusion. You will find opening times, descriptions, facilities, maps and, of course, details of the real ale and cider on offer. You can search by specific pub name or general location.
This update is based on news items collated by CAMRA’s branches in Greater London. We aim to report all openings and closures of pubs and clubs, those that add or remove real ale; and changes of name, ownership or beer policy. Readers are encouraged to ‘suggest an edit’ using the website when they find incomplete or out-of-date information (but not customer reviews please). Members can also ‘spot a beer’, allowing others to see what beers are currently available.
| NEW & REOPENED PUBS & CLUBS – INCLUDING THOSE CONVERTED TO REAL ALE |
INNER LONDON
EC1, BARSMITH, 20 St John St. Reopened in December 2024 as SPACE TALK, a retro-futuristic listening cocktail bar.
EC2, APOTHECARY, 35-42 Charlotte Rd. Reopened as KRICKET SHOREDITCH in March as a cafe, bar & restaurant, part of a small chain. Indian food; three draught beers, two from Harbour Brewery plus bottles.
EC2, BOXHALL CITY, 1-27 The Arcade. Conversion of the old food hall just outside the station. Sister venue to Boxpark Shoreditch. 14 food vendors and two bars. Beer in kegs, cans and bottles.
WC2, BIERSCHENKE BIERKELLER, 50 Earlham St. Reopened as BAT & BALL COVENT GARDEN in March 2025 by Urban Pubs & Bars. 12 keg beers. At 12,000 sq ft this is the flagship venue for the chain. More than eight different games such as ping pong, beer and prosecco pong, interactive dartboards, pool, a neon-lit nine-hole crazy golf course and shuffleboard. 24 screens for sport.
WC2, BLOOD SPORTS, 27-29 Endell St. A late-night bar with 30 screens and plenty of sports. Large range of draught, cans and bottles including London Brewing Co, Harbour and Tiny Rebel.
WC2, LARRY’S, National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin’s Pl. A cafe/cocktail bar in the newly restored vaults of the Gallery, named after the legendary thespian Sir Laurence Olivier, aka Larry to the luvvies. The vaults were originally built as coal storage in 1896.
E2, BOXCAR BREWERY & TAPROOM, Unit 1, Birkbeck St. Reopened as UMBRELLA CIDER HOUSE in March. Currently brewing cider and alcoholic ginger beer. Three Umbrella ciders and three keg beers from Two Tribes.
E2, RENEGADE WINE BAR, Arch 12, Gales Gdns. The original site of Renegade Winery, which moved to Walthamstow. Beer, cider soft drinks and nibbles available.
E7, JOYAU, 353 Railway Arches, Winchelsea Rd. Natural wine bar and French cuisine; keg beer.
E8, BEER & BURGER STORE (Perritt & Perritt), 464 Kingsland Rd. Reopened as TABLE AT 464, a wine bar.
E8, HACKNEY CHURCH BREW COMPANY, 16 & 17 Bohemia Pl. A handpump has now been added to the bar, selling one beer from the brewery.
E10, CHOP SHOP TAVERN, Arch 141, Tilbury Rd. A traditional style pub. Six keg lines from local breweries, and candles. Specialises in Whiskey & Mescal.
E10, LEYTON CALLING, Arch 145, Tilbury Rd. Primarily a cocktail bar specialising in tropical cocktails. One keg beer from Libertalia.
E10, QUEER BREWING TAPROOM, Unit D2, Leyton Industrial Village, Argyll Way. Taproom for the Queer Brewing, opened in January 2025 in an industrial unit. Six of their own beers: keg and cans.
E11, BIRDS (Laine), 692 High Rd. Real ale reinstated, Timothy Taylor Landlord and two changing beers.
E11, MAMMOTH TAP, Arch 1, Hitchcock Business Centre, Station App. Reopened as CALAMITY TANK by Libertalia Brewing as their taproom. Minimalist style and an outside terrace. 12 taps plus bottles. Cask ale will be available at some point.
E17, RENEGADE URBAN WINERY, Unit 7, Lockwood Way. Winery on the Walthamstow beer mile. Guest beers and soft drinks available.
E17, WILD CARD BREWERY BARREL ROOM (Wild Card), Unit 7, Ravenswood Ind Est, Shernhall St. Closed in October 2024 and reopened by Pillars Brewery as MALT HAUS, an independent beer and whiskey bar
E20, DARKHORSE RESTAURANT BAR, 16-19 Victory Pde. Restaurant and wine bar in the East Village. Keg beer.
E20, ROOTS BAR, 3 West Park Walk, East Village. Reopened as BOBO & WILD, a brunch restaurant and bar. Mainly cocktails but keg beer from Camden Town.
E20, TEMPLAR WINE BAR & RESTAURANT, 5 Redman Pl, Stratford Cross. Modern wine bar and restaurant in a new development in the Olympic Park. Keg beer.
N1, DALLY (Heineken), 181 Upper St. Had been illegally converted to members club. Reopened in March under its original name, HARE & HOUNDS. Sells a couple of draught beers from Heineken owned Brixton and Beavertown, plus Guinness.
N1, FOUR SISTERS (Stonegate), 25 Canonbury La. Opened March as POCKET. Eight cask pumps. 10 keg fonts. Six cider pumps (not all CAMRA approved). Sibling to the Southampton Arms in neighbouring Kentish Town. Free of tie.
N1C, MARE STREET MARKET KING’S CROSS (Barworks), 10 Lewis Cubitt Sq. Sister to the one in Hackney. 10 keg taps.
NW1, CUSHLA BAR (Stonegate), 31 Jamestown Rd. Reopened as CORNER LOCK.
NW1, MONARCHY, 40-42 Chalk Farm Rd. Reopened by Big Red’s original owner as IMPERIAL PALACE OF BIG RED. Keg beers from 3 Locks and Werewolf along with German beers Bitburger and Benediktiner.
SE1, BLUE EYED MAID (Wellington), 173 Borough High St. Having closed in 2020, the pub reopened in April 2025 and reverted back to its historic name, the BLUE MAID. Three handpumps serve Five Points Best and two guest beers, initially Burning Sky Plateau and Redemption Fellowship London Porter. 18 keg taps have a range of other beer from small independent breweries.
SE5, CROOKED WELL, 16 Grove La. Reopened in April as KERFIELD ARMS after several months refurbishment and now under the same operator as the BARING in N1. Two handpumps serving Five Points Pale and Hobsons Best Bitter on reopening and 8 keg taps from independent breweries.
SE8, BLACK HORSE, 195 Evelyn St. Having closed a couple of years ago, the pub reopened in April under new independent management and a new name WOLF’S TAVERN (referencing the owner’s husky!). Regular beers Dark Star Hophead and Fuller’s London Pride.
SE20, DOUGLAS FIR (Gipsy Hill Brewery), 144 Anerley Rd. This craft beer bar reopened on 26 April but currently operates as a pop-up until further notice. Card payment only. One real ale available.
SE22, HOP BURNS & BLACK, 38 East Dulwich Rd. Keg beer bar and takeaway bottle shop located between Peckham and East Dulwich, opened in November 2014. While the venue focuses on bottled and canned beers, mainly for takeaway, there are two draught keg beer lines, and available space to drink in at the venue. There is a sister venue of the same name in Deptford.
SW6, KING’S HOUSE (Wellington), 541 Kings Rd. After closure for over a year, reopened in March by five well-known cricket names plus rugby star Jamie George. Renamed the BOUNDARY as it is the first building on the Fulham side of Stanley Bridge, the borough border with Chelsea. No real ale.
SW9, BRIXTON BREWERY TAP ROOM (The Arch Company/Heineken/Brixton Brewery), Arch 548, Brixton Station Rd.SW9 8PF. Handpump noted in April 2025 serving Best of Brixton, a 3.2% cask beer.
SW18, GARRATT TAVERN (Heineken), 89 Garratt La. Real ale reinstated in April after a change of management: Morland Old Golden Hen.
SW18, PARK TAVERN (Heineken), 212 Merton Rd. Real ale discontinued in 2024 but reinstated by March 2025: a house beer brewed for Heineken and one guest from their limited list.
W1, COYOTE UGLY SALOON, 30 Shaftesbury Ave. Part of the international chain, with several sites now in Britain. Various keg beers.
W1, THREE SHEETS, 13 Manette St. Opened in March 2024 as the sister bar to the one in Dalston. Mainly a cocktail bar and restaurant. Beer and cider available although maybe only in bottles.
W1, TWO FLOORS (Shaftesbury/Barworks), 2-4 Kingly St. Reopened, still no real ale.
W1T, NORTHUMBERLAND ARMS (Stonegate), 119 Tottenham Court Rd. Real ale reinstated, Sharp’s Doom Bar.
W8, PASSYUNK AVENUE, 16 Kensington Church St. Latest London outlet for the Philadelphia-themed food and drinks brand. A range of draught beers is available but if you only want a drink you must sit in the bar area.
OUTER LONDON
BECKENHAM, BR3WERY, 1 Kelsey Park Rd. Opened in former estate agent in April. Same format as existing bar in Beckenham Road serving their range of beers from ten keg taps with usually two guest beers from the Gipsy Hill brewery and a cider from Real Al. A refrigerated cabinet with cans is by the small bar counter.
CARSHALTON, RACEHORSE (Stonegate), 17 West St. Reopened in April under new management. Cask ale is once again available, Morland Old Speckled Hen.
HIGH BARNET, BARRINGTON (Bey Properties Ltd), 27 Greenhill Pde, Great North Rd. Has a handpump selling London Pride since at least July 2024.
EAST BARNET, PRINCE OF WALES, 2 Church Hill Rd. Reopened by Heartwood Inns after 15 months closure and refurbishment. Six real ales include London Pride and Taylor Landlord.
HIGH BARNET, QUEENS ARMS (McMullen), Great North Rd. Reopened 26 April, having closed in January.
ILFORD, PAPERMAKERS ARMS (Stonegate), 57 Roden St. Reopened, no real ale.
KINGSTON, KINGSTON 1 (Tavern PropCo), 88, London Rd. Now reopened.
PINNER, ODDFELLOWS ARMS (Heineken), 2 Waxwell La. Reopened with new tenant. London Pride and Young’s London Original initially available.
SURBITON, WAGS N TAILS. Now RENAS, a Turkish restaurant and bar; keg beer.
WELLING, ROSE & CROWN (Stonegate), 15 Welling High St. Reopened after several months closure.
WEMBLEY PARK, FEED THE YAK!, 51 Olympic Way East. Opened in March at the foot of Wembley stadium and sister establishment to the one at Elephant & Castle. 20 keg taps plus cans and bottles in the fridges.
| PUBS & CLUBS CLOSED, CONVERTED, OR CEASED SELLING REAL ALE |
INNER LONDON
EC1, BEDUIN (Stonegate). Closed, future uncertain.
WC1, YORKSHIRE GREY (Stonegate). Taken over by new tenants who no longer intend selling real ale.
E2, BREWHOUSE & KITCHEN (TfL/Hot Copper). Rebranded in March as HOXTON HOUND when the brewhouse closed. No real ale.
E2, OLD GEORGE (Stonegate). No longer sells real ale.
E9, GUN (Locals Club). Closed for financial reasons. Lease on the market.
E10, LIBERTALIA TAPROOM. Reverted to just a brewery. Taproom closed early May and moved to Calamity Tank in Leytonstone.
E10, PRINCE OF WALES (Heineken). Closed in April, future uncertain.
E17, BEERBLEFISH BREWING TAPROOM. Closed in March, future uncertain.
E17, HIGH HILL. Closed, future uncertain.
N3, JOINERS (Stonegate). No real ale, handpumps removed.
N16, RYAN’S N16. Handpump removed due to poor sales.
N19, STAR (Stonegate). No longer sells real ale.
SE1, HORSE & STABLES (Trust Inns). Closed for some time with lease on the market.
SE6, DUKE OF CATFORD (Laine). Closed since March.
SE9, WHITE HART (Stonegate/Craft Union). No longer sells real ale.
SE11, MC & SONS (Windmill Taverns). No real ale, handpumps removed. Card payments only.
SE14, FIVE BELLS (Stonegate/Craft Union). No longer sells real ale.
SE14, FOREST ROAD BREWERY – EMERALD CITY TAPROOM. Not open to the public as of March. The space can be hired for events. Unclear if public taproom will re-emerge.
SE19, WESTOW TAP (Portobello). Closed again around April, future uncertain.
SE20, CROOKED BILLET (Stonegate/Craft Union). No longer sells real ale.
SE25, SHELVERDINE GOATHOUSE (Antic). Closed in March, repossessed by the freeholder.
SW2, GREMIO DE BRIXTON. Closed, future uncertain.
SW16, EARL FERRERS (Stonegate). Closed since November 2024, future uncertain.
SW17, MUSSOORIE (Red Trousers Entertainment Ltd). Closed, future uncertain.
SW18, EARL SPENCER (Stonegate/Craft Union). No real ale, handpumps removed.
W5, BEERKAT (British Land/Laine). Closed, lease expired and temporary reprieve ended. Planning already granted for mixed use scheme with flexible retail, restaurant and cafe uses, a music venue and leisure use at lower levels.
W14, BEACONSFIELD. Closed in April, ‘following an incredibly tough three-year struggle’. Lease on the market.
OUTER LONDON
CROYDON, ALMA TAVERN (Heineken). No longer sells real ale.
CROYDON, ANSPACH & HOBDAY TAP ROOM. No longer sells real ale.
DAGENHAM, MAY & BAKER SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB (Local Authority). Closed February.
DAGENHAM, THREE TRAVELLERS. Closed. Lease on the market.
EAST MOLESEY, SIX RESTAURANT & BAR / KINGS ARMS HOTEL. No longer sells real ale.
HEATHROW AIRPORT, GLOBE (Big Smoke). No longer sells real ale.
HIGH BARNET, ORA. Reopening shortlived. Was for sale in April 2024 and a suit shop early 2025.
PINNER, SYNC (Admiral Taverns). Closed with freehold on the market. Was STARLING.
| OTHER CHANGES |
INNER LONDON
E1, CARPENTERS ARMS (Tower Hamlets Council). Renamed 135 BAR & LOUNGE in November 2024 as art deco cocktail bar. Six keg beers served in 2/3rd pints.
E1, PHOENIX. Renamed DUKE.
E17, TRAP TAPROOM. Renamed REAL AL COMPANY TAPROOM.
N4, NIGHT OWL (Stonegate). Renamed ROLEX INN in February and may now be an event-only venue.
N5, HIGHBURY BARN (Greenwich Village Ltd), 26 Highbury Park. Now operated by Urban Pubs & Bars.
N7, STAG, 9 Eden Grove. Renamed GEORGE PUB.
N7, TUFNELL PARK TAVERN (Stonegate/Stanley Pubs. Four changing beers from London breweries and a real cider, Sheppy’s Cloudy Cider from Taunton
N8, HARRINGAY ARMS (Stonegate/TwentySix). Renamed WOODEN CROSS.
N14, OLDE CHERRY TREE (Mitchells & Butlers/Vintage Inns). Reopened as BROWNS BRASSERIE AT YE OLDE CHERRY TREE, part of M&B’s food led chain.
N16, COACH & HORSES. Reopened by Friendship Pub Company (Bank of Friendship, Carpenters Arms E2) in April following a couple of months refurbishment. Now strictly over 21s. Cashless bar. Burton Bridge Draught Burton Ale; Five Points Pale and a guest on opening.
N16, HACKNEY DEN (Escape Bars). Renamed in November 2024 as PUBB.
N19, SIORAI BAR. Reverted to HIDEAWAY in 2024.
OUTER LONDON
CROYDON, CHE. Renamed AL AMORA LOUNGE.
CROYDON, DOG & BULL (Punch). Reopened 9 May as a Laine’s pub with name shortened to DOG and garden area (now called the Wilderness) refurbished to attract a younger clientele. Two real ales such as Sharp’s Atlantic.
ENFIELD, TAPS, 29 Silver St. EN1 3EF. Renamed MARY MADDEN’S.
HILLINGDON, RED LION HOTEL (Fuller’s). Range increased to at least four including beers from Park and Dark Star.
SURBITON, DUKE (Greene King). Reverted to ELM TREE after refurbishment and now part of the Morgan Pub Collective.
TEDDINGTON, ABERCORN ARMS (Punch). Was Big Smoke, now part of the Morgan Pub Collective.
TWICKENHAM, WHITE SWAN. Independent pub bought by Fuller’s. Regular beers are now Pride and Twickenham The Naked Ladies. Another beer from the Griffin Brewery is also usually available.