{"id":5989,"date":"2026-01-26T16:11:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T16:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/londondrinker.camra.org.uk\/wordpress\/?p=5989"},"modified":"2026-01-26T16:11:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T16:11:27","slug":"camra-pub-information-update-72","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/londondrinker.camra.org.uk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2026\/01\/26\/camra-pub-information-update-72\/","title":{"rendered":"CAMRA pub information update 72"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The WhatPub?<\/em> pub database is no more.  However the data remains available for all to use, not just CAMRA members, as part of the main CAMRA website; just go to https:\/\/camra.org.uk\/pubs.  It continues to feature over 31,000 pubs that currently serve cask beer plus records of pubs that do not sell cask beer or are closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the information used has been compiled by CAMRA members and no fee is charged \u2013 or sought \u2013 for inclusion. You will find opening times, descriptions, facilities, maps and, of course, details of the csk beer and cider on offer.  You can search by specific pub name or general location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This update is based on news items collated by CAMRA\u2019s branches in Greater London.  We aim to report all openings and closures of pubs and clubs; those that add or remove cask beer; and changes of name, ownership or beer policy.  Readers are encouraged to \u2018suggest an edit\u2019 using the website when they find incomplete or out-of-date information (but not customer reviews, please).  Members can also \u2018spot a beer\u2019, allowing others to see what beers are currently available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available on the Greater London CAMRA website under Pub Updates, a longer version of this schedule includes changes to Cask Marque status, cider policy, LocAle, CAMRA discounts and pub operating model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW & REOPENED PUBS & CLUBS – INCLUDING THOSE CONVERTED TO CASK BEER<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

INNER LONDON<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EC1, EXMOUTH ARMS<\/strong> (Urban Pubs & Bars), 23 Exmouth Market. Cask beer reinstated, a guest beer such as Twickenham Grandstand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EC4, PINEAPPLE CLUB<\/strong> (Heineken), Rolls Passage, Chancery La. Reopened in January as AZUKI ROOM<\/strong>. a Japanese restaurant and sake bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WC1, SIMMONS EUSTON SQUARE<\/strong> (Simmons), 31 University St. Reverted to JEREMY BENTHAM<\/strong> and now operated by the 202 Pub Co Ltd (ex-Aldrich Inns). Timothy Taylor Landlord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WC2, BAR CICORIA<\/strong>, Royal Opera House, Bow St. All-day rooftop bar on the fifth floor of the ROH. Open to all, drinks including Italian aperitifs and beers and cider. Cashless and 12.5% discretionary service charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WC2, GUINNESS OPEN GATE BREWERY<\/strong>, 1 Mercer Walk. New tourist destination from global drinks giant Diageo containing a microbrewing facility with changing limited edition brews (but not including Guinness!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WC2, MARKET PLACE<\/strong>, 20-21 Leicester Sq. A few yards north of the Odeon cinema, this is promoted as London’s largest food hall spanning five floors, and with sixteen street-food kitchens, three dessert counters and three bars. Keg beers only. Market Place is a small chain with half-a-dozen other London sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E1, CITY BAR & KITCHEN<\/strong>, 9 Stoney La. Reopened as games bar HIT KING<\/strong> in November 2025 with games derived from baseball and whippet racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E4, GARDENERS ARMS<\/strong>, 18 Burnside Ave. Having closed in 2010, refurbished and reopened in November 2025. Claims also to be a brewery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E8, BAXTERS COURT<\/strong> (ex-Wetherspoon), 282-284 Mare St. Reopened as DC LION<\/strong> in December. Four changing beers such as Lacons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E8, HOAX BAR & RESTAURANT<\/strong>, 390 Kingsland Rd. Converted from a chicken shop, this is a family-run modern Italian restaurant with a downstairs cocktail bar called the Devil You Know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E14, AMAZING GRACE<\/strong>, 12 Bank St. Live music bar\/restaurant with four keg beers plus bottles. Booking will be essential for some events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

N1, MACBETH<\/strong>, 70 Hoxton St. Draught Bass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

N2, EAST FINCHLEY CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB<\/strong>, 9 The Walks. Added to the database. Fuller\u2019s London Pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

N4, STROUD GREEN BARREL<\/strong>, Stroud Green School, Perth Rd. A market stall at the Stroud Green Market near Finsbury Park. They serve only cask beer (from three rotating English breweries every week) and traditional cider from handpumps, along with pies and sausage rolls. The stall is there every Sunday from 10am to 2.30pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

N7, OWL & HITCHHIKER<\/strong> (Laine), 471 Holloway Rd. Cask beer reinstated, Timothy Taylor Landlord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

N16, RED LION<\/strong> (Stonegate), 132 Stoke Newington Church St. Cask beer reinstated, Fuller’s London Pride. Now tenanted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SE6, CATFORD CONSTITUTIONAL<\/strong> (ex-Antic), 108-110 Rushey Green. Reopened as GRAND EMPIRE<\/strong> but cask beer is no longer available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SE6, CATFORD CONSTITUTIONAL<\/strong> CLUB<\/strong> Catford Bdy. Reopened once again in mid-November 2025 as CATFORD HOUSE<\/strong>, a pub and community hub. The main bar area is spacious and open plan, with exposed brickwork and an eclectic mix of tables and seating. Additional rooms\/areas on the ground and upper floors include the adjoining former Georgian farmhouse with its new internal wooden support structure. Six handpumps on the bar, intended to offer a regular beer from Portobello and guest beers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SE6, LONDON & RYE<\/strong> (ex-Wetherspoon), 109 Rushey Green. Reopened as a sports orientated bar in December 2025. Greene King IPA and Abbot plus two guests such as Otter Bitter and Timothy Taylor Boltmaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SE8, AAJA BAR<\/strong>, Basement, Comet Pl. Following the closure of their bar in Deptford Market Yard in 2022, AAJA relocated to a basement space just off Deptford High Street in 2024. Home to a bar, events space, record label and community radio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SE15, ANGEL OAK<\/strong> (Greene King\/Metropolitan), 31 Peckham Rye. Cask beer reinstated, a changing beer such as Deuchars IPA. Card only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SE15, BREW BY NUMBERS BARREL STORE & TAPROOM<\/strong>, Arch 1 Bellenden Business Park, Bellenden Rd. Reopened as GOSNELLS MEADERY<\/strong>. Open Saturday afternoons for on- and off-sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SE15, PECKHAM ARCHES<\/strong>, Unit 6, Dovedale Business Centre. Bar under the arches close to Peckham Rye station, owned by the Bird House Brewery. Outdoor terrace has capacity for 150 people. Draught beers include a range of Bird House local beers. No cask beer currently available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SE17, HUNTSMAN & HOUNDS<\/strong> (Market Taverns), 70 Elsted St. Cask beer reinstated, a changing beer such as Landlord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SE19, 56 WESTOW<\/strong>, 56 Westow Hill. Restaurant and bar, with keg beers on tap but no cask beer. The venue is card-only, and opening hours may vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SE27, PAXTON<\/strong> (Greene King), 255 Gipsy Rd. Reopened in November as HOUSE OF MOBO<\/strong> in partnership between the MOBO Group and GK after closure for almost 3 years. Comprehensively refurbished in a vibrant, contemporary style, it aims to create an inclusive community and cultural hub celebrating black culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SW4, RATTLIN’ BOG<\/strong> (Stonegate\/North Tavern Ltd), 4 Clapham Common South Side. Irish pub opened in the former Be at One in December. No cask beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SW6, BROOK & BADGER<\/strong>, 224 Munster Rd. On the site of the old Fulham Tavern, Eamonn Manson, a 30-year veteran of the pub and restaurant scene, has joined forces with his friend, pop art dealer Adrian Palengat, to create this new gastropub venture. Manson already operates Brook House in New Kings Road and Brooke in Clapham. St Austell Tribute was available from one of three handpumps during soft launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

W1, PURL<\/strong>, Basement, 50-54 Blandford St. Reopened as DIVE<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

W4, CHISWICK CINEMA<\/strong>, 94-96 Chiswick High Rd. Opened in June 2021, it has two bars and a sun terrace. No membership or ticket required to use the bar. No cask beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

W9, FRANKFORT ARMS<\/strong> (Stonegate\/Craft Union), 518 Harrow Rd. Reopened as the ASHMORE<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

W11, LOCK & LANTERN<\/strong> (202 Pub Co), 60 Great Western Rd. Cask beer reinstated; a changing beer from Hogs Back has been available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

W12, BREWDOG SHEPHERDS BUSH<\/strong>, 15-19 Goldhawk Rd. Reopened as the BUSH TAVERN<\/strong> and now operated by Bird House Brewery of Herne Hill, along with the nearby HAWK\u2019S NEST by Goldhawk Road tube station. Cask beers are Pale and Amber from Bird House and food is provided by west London burger operator No Drama. The interior has a pleasant open feel with pine decor and some modern prints on the walls. Chalkboards behind the bar give the drinks range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OUTER LONDON<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CROYDON, COOMBE LODGE<\/strong> (Whitbread), 104 Coombe Rd. Opened as a Wetherspoon in December. Up to three guest ales may be available in addition to the regular Wetherspoon standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HARMONDSWORTH, FIVE BELLS<\/strong> (Wellington), High St. Real ale reinstated, St Austell Tribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ILFORD, CAULIFLOWER<\/strong> (Revensdale Ltd), 553 High Rd. Classic ‘Gin Palace’ pub reopened November as 553 LONDON<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KINGSTON, BRICKLAYERS ARMS<\/strong> (Greene King), 53 Hawks Rd. Cask beer now available such as Timothy Taylor Boltmaker or Landlord and real cider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RUISLIP MANOR, PUNA BAR<\/strong>, 68 Victoria Rd. Sports bar reopened Summer 2025 after a couple of years closure. Now CROWN MANOR PUB<\/strong>. Keg beers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOUTHALL, UNDERGROUND BAR<\/strong>, 34A King St. Reopened as CHANDNI<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TEDDINGTON, LION<\/strong>, 27 Wick Rd. Reopened by a local community group after three years of closure. Twickenham The Naked Ladies regularly available plus two guests such as Doom Bar and Twickenham Grandstand. Card only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WELLING, PLOUGH & HARROW<\/strong> (Trust Inns), 143 Bellegrove Rd. One of two handpumps is currently is use, serving Adnams Ghost Ship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PUBS & CLUBS CLOSED, CONVERTED, OR CEASED SELLING CASK BEER<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

INNER LONDON<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EC2, FOUNTAIN TAP<\/strong>. Closed, lease on market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EC3, PATCH<\/strong> (Swizzlestick Bars). Closed, future uncertain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EC4, LITTLE FABLE<\/strong> (Drake & Morgan). Closed, future uncertain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WC1, QUEEN’S HEAD<\/strong> (Stonegate\/Pub Love), 22 Easton St. No longer sells cask beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WC2, CRUSTING PIPE<\/strong> (Davy’s). Closed, lease on the market<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E10, SIGNATURE BREWERY TAP<\/strong>. No longer sells cask beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E14, SODA & FRIENDS.<\/strong> Closed, future uncertain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E15, KING EDWARD VII<\/strong> (Stonegate). Repossessed by Stonegate. Lease advertised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

N1, SMOKEHOUSE<\/strong> (Heineken\/Noble Inns). No longer sells cask beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

N3, CATCHER IN THE RYE<\/strong> (Stonegate). Closed, future uncertain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

N16, RYAN’S N16<\/strong>. Reported to have closed permanently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NW1, GOOD COMPANY<\/strong>. Closed December 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SE1, ST CHRISTOPHER’S INN <\/strong>(Beds & Bars). Handpumps unused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SE1, SHEAF<\/strong> (Red Car Pubs). Closed along with other pubs in the building. Unclear if this will reopen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SE8, JAM CIRCUS<\/strong> (Antic). Closed in January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SE16, PITCHER & CRAFT<\/strong>. Closed, lease on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SE16, WHELAN’S<\/strong>. Cask beer not usually available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SE25, SHELVERDINE GOATHOUSE<\/strong> (Antic). Closed early December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SE27, QUEEN OF THE SOUTH<\/strong> (Agentcraft Ltd). Closed in December after failure of owners\u2019 attempt to raise money to buy the freehold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SW1, HOUSE BELGRAVIA<\/strong> (Grosvenor Estate). Closed, future uncertain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SW1, LOOSE BOX<\/strong> (Market Taverns). No longer sells cask beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SW1, STOKE HOUSE<\/strong>. Closed, to become a Brother Marcus mediterranean restaurant in early 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SW5, BOTTLERY<\/strong>. Closed, lease under offer as Use Class E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SW6, SIXES CRICKET CLUB<\/strong>. Reported closed, Sixes are in administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SW11, CANDLEMAKER<\/strong> (Smok’d) Closed in January after briefly offering brewery-conditioned beer on handpump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

W7, DUKE OF YORK<\/strong> (Heineken). Closed. Looking for new operator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

W14, ALBION<\/strong> (Heineken). This once great cask beer pub now no longer sells any.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OUTER LONDON<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BARKING, FACTORY 15<\/strong>. Closed at the end of November. Will probably revert to offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BECKENHAM, O’NEILL’S<\/strong> (M&B). By late 2025 handpumps had been removed and replaced with Guinness fonts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BLACKFEN, BROKEN DRUM<\/strong>. Closed while ownership changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHELSFIELD, CHELSFIELD LAKES GOLF CENTRE<\/strong>. No longer sells cask beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HAMPTON, HAMPTON ALE HOUSE<\/strong> (Stonegate\/Newline Pub Co). No longer sells cask beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ROMFORD, TOP MEADOW GOLF CLUB & HOTEL<\/strong> (individual\/no lease\/independent). No longer sells cask beer, handpumps removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SURBITON, GORDON BENNETT<\/strong>. Closed, Wellington looking for new tenant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUTTON, THROWLEY YARD<\/strong> (Really Local Group). Closed in November as operator is in administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEST DRAYTON, CAT & FIDDLE<\/strong> (Wellington). No longer sells cask beer, handpump removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OTHER CHANGES<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

INNER LONDON<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EC2, HOXTON GRILL<\/strong> (Soho House). Renamed IL BAMBINI CLUB<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E8, FARR’S DALSTON<\/strong> (Portobello). Pub became independent early in 2025. Ringwood Razorback and Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA recently featured as guest ales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

N1, CELLAR TAPS<\/strong> (Stonegate). Renamed EDINBURGH PUB<\/strong> and run by the same people as the Myddleton Arms in Canonbury,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

N1, DUKE OF WELLINGTON<\/strong> (Stonegate), 119 Balls Pond Rd. Was closed for major refurb autumn 2025, now operated by Stanley Inns with up to four cask beers available from brewers such as Adnams, Butcombe, Otter, Purity, Wadsworth and Wye Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NW1, CORNER POST<\/strong>. Has become BRUNCH & GRAPES<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NW1, SPORTS BAR & GRILL<\/strong> (Network Rail\/Stonegate). Renamed STATION MASTER<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NW6, BAROON LOUNGE<\/strong>. (M&B). Renamed GOAT<\/strong>, now a Mongolian bar with food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NW8, DUKE OF YORK<\/strong> (Stonegate). Formerly one of the small London Frontier Pubs chain but as of January 2026 this has morphed into a new venture, Highpress, with currently five London sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NW10, TIFFTY TOMS<\/strong>. Renamed again: T\u00cdR NA N\u00d3G<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SE1, HOLE IN THE WALL<\/strong> (Network Rail). Formerly a family-run independent pub, taken over by London Beer Factory in December 2025. It is now card only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SE8, FEED THE YAK<\/strong>. Now LITTLE YAK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SE15, JOHN THE UNICORN<\/strong> (Portobello)., Taken over in 2025by Gosnell’s Drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SE19, BEULAH SPA<\/strong> (M&B\/Harvester). Reopened as ORLEANS SMOKEHOUSE<\/strong>, with a separate bar area with seating for non-diners. A range of keg beers is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SW5, PRINCE OF TECK<\/strong> (Stonegate). Operated since the end of 2025 by the small south-east Whelans chain of Irish pubs. London Pride was the only cask beer on offer from the solitary handpump when last checked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SW10, GOAT<\/strong> (Stonegate). Reopened as GOAT IN BOOTS<\/strong> after major refurbishment. Now run by 202 Pub Co, and describing itself as a \u2018coaching inn, public house, neighbourhood restaurant, martini & oyster bar, and boutique hotel\u2019 Cask beer on visit: Boddingtons brewed at JW Lees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

W6, OLD CITY ARMS<\/strong>. Now within the Stonegate Craft Union model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

W12, O’DONOGHUES<\/strong> (Stonegate). Renamed SWAKELEY’S<\/strong> in the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OUTER LONDON<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEXLEYHEATH, ROSE<\/strong>. Rotating regular cask beers have replaced guest beers since late 2025 change of management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEXLEYHEATH, KENTISH BELLE<\/strong>. Cash back in favour!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OSTERLEY, TERMINAL 6 LOUNGE<\/strong>. Hotel bar renamed CURRY’S COCKTAIL CLUB<\/strong> (aka C3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ROMFORD, BUNKERS ROMFORD<\/strong>. Renamed MULLIGANS ROMFORD<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RUISLIP, ARTH<\/strong> (Greene King). Renamed again, now INDIAN POET<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUDBURY, HIMALAYAN CLUB (BAR & RESTAURANT)<\/strong>. Renamed HELLO MUMBAI<\/strong>. Indian\/Indo restaurant with a bar serving cocktails, wines and six keg beers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UXBRIDGE, UXBRIDGE & DISTRICT CONSERVATIVE CLUB<\/strong>. Has become 46 CLUB<\/strong>. Usually two cask beers from Rebellion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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