{"id":3208,"date":"2022-11-30T12:27:01","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T12:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/londondrinker.camra.org.uk\/wordpress\/?p=3208"},"modified":"2022-11-30T12:27:02","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T12:27:02","slug":"pub-news-november-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/londondrinker.camra.org.uk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2022\/11\/30\/pub-news-november-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Pub news – November 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u25ca There is a new Craft Beer Company outlet which should be open by the time that you read this. It is called the Bear<\/strong>, (formerly the Cork & Bottle) situated in Spring Street, Paddington. I\u2019d suggest that readers don\u2019t ask if there are marmalade sandwiches on the menu because the staff will probably have already heard that one by the time you get there. Seriously, well done to the CBC for keeping faith by opening a new pub at this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25ca CAMRA\u2019s South East London branch report that, happily, the Grade II-listed Fellowship Inn<\/strong> in Bellingham has reopened under the management of the team who also operate the Carlton Tavern in Kilburn. This is a very significant example of pub heritage, being a rare example of an \u2018improved\u2019 public house dating from 1923-24. It was designed in the mock Tudor style by F G Newnham, the house architect of brewers Barclay Perkins and Co, as part of the London County Council\u2019s Bellingham Estate. It includes a theatre area and for a while it had a reputation as a music pub. It has three hand pumps and, on opening night, it was selling beers from Brockley, Five Points and Anspach & Hobday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25ca The Catford Constitutional<\/strong> reappeared in early November. This new version, still operated by Antic, is a conversion of a former Argos shop in Rushey Green, around the corner from the original club which closed in 2019. Reports are that it is some distance to the upstairs toilets but new ones downstairs, along with a kitchen, are planned. It offers two Volden beers plus three guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25ca What was previously Day & Night in Penton Street, at the west end of Chapel Market, is due to reopen as the Hicce Hart<\/strong>. It is run by the same people who operate the Hicce restaurant in Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross. It will have a strong food offering but the owners say that, first and foremost, it will be a pub. The beers will come exclusively from the Goodness Brewery in Wood Green and there will be a Hicce IPA, plus a lager, a stout and a low-alcohol beer. There will also be cider on handpump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25ca The KPH <\/strong>(formerly the Kensington Park Hotel) in Notting Hill was purchased earlier this year by a company which gives the nature of its business as \u2018fitness facilities\u2019. It is reported currently to be closed with the freehold up for sale again. Planning permission would be required for any change of use but no applications have been submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25ca The Northumberland Arms<\/strong> in Brentford has reopened after refurbishment. The pub is owned and operated by Ivo Penev, who also runs the Tiny Vessel brewery. It is serving cask beer but the handpumps are not immediately visible. They are behind a column on the lower, rear section of the bar top. Don\u2019t miss out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25ca The Oak and Poppy<\/strong>, formerly the Rosslyn Arms, in Hampstead (NW3 1NH) has been reopened by the First Restaurant Group. It is primarily food-led and does not sell cask beer but, having closed in 2013, it looked as if it was lost forever in any form. It is a further sign of the renaissance of pubs in Hampstead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25ca Young\u2019s have finished incorporating the former Union Tavern, previously the Fox & Hounds, into the Richard I<\/strong> in Greenwich. The works were primarily carried out at the Union Tavern, so the main part of the building retains its Grade II listing. Curiously, it is recorded by Heritage England as the Tolly Public House, it having been owned by Tolly Cobbold of Ipswich at the time it was first listed in June 1973.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The planning permission for the works, as granted by Greenwich Council, actually specified that the exterior paint to be used was Farrow & Ball Worsted 284, otherwise known as \u2018gastropub grey\u2019. The two buildings can however be distinguished from the upper floors. With thanks to Colin Price for the photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25ca The White Hart<\/strong> in Whitechapel, the original home of the One Mile End brewery, was acquired by McMullens of Hertford in September. It is currently open but will be closing for refurbishment sometime in the New Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25ca Having been closed since 2014 and threatened by three change of use applications, the Winchester <\/strong>in Highgate reopened on 8 October. Congratulations to the dedicated local campaigners who never gave up on getting their pub back and made this possible. This distinctive building has had much of its interior glasswork restored. This includes a glazed publican\u2019s office which has been turned into a snug and is available for hire. The pub is now operated by the Leeds based Northern Union Pub Company, who manage a number of recently reopened pubs in north London. <\/p>\n\n\n

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The pub dates from 1881 and is part of a parade of shops with purpose built flats above. It was originally the Winchester Tavern but was subsequently renamed the Winchester Hall Hotel, as evidenced by the ironwork over the door. The later name is taken from a nearby 17th century mansion. Thanks to Kim Rennie for the photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OUTSIDE OF LONDON<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25ca CAMRA\u2019s Pub Heritage Bulletin for October contained the worrying news that the Old Swan<\/strong> (Ma Pardoe\u2019s) in Netherton is facing closure. It was one of the country\u2019s four remaining brewpubs when the first edition of the Good Beer Guide was published and it is also on CAMRA\u2019s National Inventory of historic interiors. Its closure would also affect the associated Olde Swan Brewery. The current licensee is struggling with rising costs and reduced footfall, with only half the amount of beer currently being sold as compared to before the pandemic. He also says that he hasn\u2019t \u2018really had any help with the rent<\/em>\u2019 from Star Pubs & Bars, the freeholders. Paul Ainsworth, the chairman of CAMRA\u2019s Pub Heritage Group, contacted Star and received the following response, \u201cThe Old Swan, Netherington (sic) is leased to an independent operator who continues to run the pub as their own business. We can confirm this prominent, historical pub is very much open to customers<\/em>.\u201d Yes but for how much longer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25ca We recently mentioned the Lamb & Flag<\/strong> in Oxford. Concern is now being expressed about the Eagle & Child which stands opposite. It is owned by St John\u2019s College and currently leased to Mitchells & Butlers (Nicholsons). It has been closed since 2020 and, according to one campaigner, is being \u2018left to rot<\/em>\u2019 after previous plans fell through. The local CAMRA branch is on the case. A possible lease to Young\u2019s has been mentioned.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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