Pub Heritage Pub-Heritage-Bulletin-253-Mar-2024
Three Star Heritage Pubs
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West Yorkshire, NEW BEEHIVE, Bradford. Dave Gamston reports that Bradford City Council have granted planning permission to convert the New Beehive to a (Supported) House in Multiple Occupation, against the recommendation of their own conservation officer and against the whole spirit of the pub’s statutory listing in 2022. The decision represents another abysmal failure by this Council to respect and protect its pub heritage and reprises much of its role in the tragic loss of the superb Cock & Bottle in 2013. It leaves Bradford without a single functioning pub of major heritage standing and tells an ironically ‘different story’ in the lead up to their vaunted City of Culture 2025 celebrations. Pub Heritage Group and Bradford CAMRA are assessing possible protest options. More to follow.
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Greater Glasgow & Clyde Valley, LAURIESTON BAR, Glasgow. After being put up for sale in the autumn by the Clancy family, The Laurieston now has a new owner. Whilst we don’t yet know their identity, they have made a commitment that ‘the business will continue to operate as it has done for over 40 years’. Furthermore, a member of the Clancy family will remain involved. See:
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Greater Manchester, BRITONS PROTECTION, Manchester. We last covered the threat to this much-loved Manchester institution in February last year. Star Pubs & Bars are still intending to end the lease of licensee Allan Hudd and bring the pub under their managed public house portfolio - this was after Allan successfully applied for a Market Only Rent agreement. Another threat to the pub is the planning application to build a tower block bordering the site that would shade the beer garden – there is no further news to report on this. But, Allan’s court hearing to stop Star Pubs & Bars taking the pub back is now scheduled for 17 June. See:
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Devon, DREWE ARMS, Drewsteignton. We reported in November the wonderful news of the community purchase of this famous Devon pub which had been closed since September 2021. True to their word the Drewsteignton Community Society hosted an opening party at the pub on March 16th. A commitment has been made to stock local ales with the kitchen due to open soon. More information and opening hours can be found on their website:
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Somerset, OLD GREEN TREE, Bath. Congratulations to all at the Old Green Tree for being awarded Bath & Borders CAMRA Pub of the Year 2024. The remarkably well-preserved Old Green Tree has an oak panelled interior dating to 1926 which includes a fine drinking lobby - a rare feature for a pub in the South. The presentation of the award will held be at the pub on Thursday 20th June at 7.30pm.
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Greater London Central, Guinea, Mayfair. We reported on the plans to enlarge the Guinea in August. The work, which involved expanding into the next-door building has now been completed and the pub has reopened. The new rooms are for dining and have been fitted out in a similar style to the rest of the pub. The two public bar rooms remain untouched.
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Two Star Heritage Pubs
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West Midlands, GREYHOUND & PUNCHBOWL, Bilston. The Greyhound & Punchbowl, a 15th Century timber framed building which has been a pub for 200 years, was subject to an arson attack in September last year. We can now report that thankfully the damage has been reparable, with owner George Kang planning on reopening in the next couple of months. See:
Norfolk, RED LION, Kenninghall. The Red Lion, with its famous snug made of high back settles, has been awarded Mid Anglia CAMRA’s Pub of the Year 2024. Congratulations to all at the pub. Presentation will be held there on Saturday 20th April at 12.30pm..jpg)
Greater London East, NORTH STAR, Leytonstone. The North Star, originally formed from two cottages and included on the inventory for its 1950s layout, has reopened following what seems a substantial refurbishment. A visit will be required to assess the changes. Thanks to Saul Nassé for contacting us about this.
Greater London North, STARTING GATE, Wood Green. Owned by Mitchell & Butlers, this late Victorian corner pub still contains much from an 1899 refit. We have been alerted to an upcoming refurbishment by Keith Martin. Thankfully, according to Paul Ainsworth who recently visited, it seems that this is mainly concerned with the rear of the pub and should cause no harm to the historic interior. Mitchell and Butlers have a good record having recently refurbished the Three Star Washington in Belsize Park (see December bulletin). So should be in safe hands. No listed building application for the works has yet been submitted.
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Two Star Heritage Pubs
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