The White Hart pub in Hackney has been abruptly boarded up, resulting in staff losing their jobs. The pub's management claimed the closure was due to a minor disagreement with the landlord, but insiders indicated a more complicated situation. The pub, part of Antic Hospitality Group, has faced operational difficulties since entering administration. The closure of the White Hart is emblematic of challenges facing London's pub scene, with many establishments closing across the city, evidenced by a significant rate of closures in 2024.
In a statement to worried regulars on Instagram, the pub explained that it was in a spat with our landlord but said that the disagreement was nothing too serious.
A notice of peaceable re-entry has reportedly been placed on the outside of the pub, which explained that the lease has been forfeited.
The temporary closure comes as another blow to London’s pub scene, with the historic Ye Olde Swiss Cottage serving its last orders on Saturday.
London is down to around 3,400 pubs, with 34 closures every month in 2024.
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