Ye Olde Swiss Cottage, a historic pub in North West London, has closed its doors after nearly 200 years of operation. Managed by Sam Smith's Brewery, the final service occurred on February 1 despite efforts to save the establishment. The pub, built in 1830 and styled like an Alpine chalet, was not only a local gathering place but also a landmark, with the nearby tube station named after it. Closure is part of a worrying trend, with over 3,000 pubs and bars in London closing since the pandemic, largely due to rising costs and changing social habits.
The iconic Ye Olde Swiss Cottage served its last pint over the weekend after Sam Smith's Brewery closed the historic pub, highlighting ongoing challenges for local watering holes.
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