A champion opening in Soho

Tom Cribb (1781 to 1848) was a bare-knuckle boxer who became All England Champion, reigning from…

WhatPub? update 59

WhatPub? Update publishes news items collated by Greater London branches, often from information supplied through the…

Pub news – November 2023

Many members will remember the Bree Louise in Euston closed in January 2018 and was demolished…

The Fellowship Inn

On 1 October 2023, in my capacity as pub protection officer for CAMRA’s South East London…

Farewell to the Capitol

The Capitol (SE23 3TW) closed on Sunday 15 October under Wetherspoon’s programme of disposing of leased…

Uncertain future for Fitzrovia pubs

The Duke of York in Fitzrovia is a proper locals’ pub with a rich history. The…

Pub Heritage – October 2023

Cause for concern The pub in question here is in Leicestershire but what has happened is…

Pub News – September 2023

The distinctive former Royal Oak in Barking has reopened as the Acorn after a long closure.…

WhatPub? Update 58

WhatPub? Update publishes news items collated by Greater London branches, often from information supplied through the…

Shepherd Neame: continuing family values

Kent is famous as one of the first places in England to see the use of…