"If you've ever walked through Covent Garden's market hall, you'll know the Crusting Pipe. Located on the lower ground floor of the complex, you've likely looked down on its winers and diners from above. It's long been one of the market's most instantly recognisable outposts. But no more. Despite being one of Covent Garden's most popular and longest standing bars, the Crusting Pipe has officially closed for good."
"The bar's closure has been put down to a change in trading environments and consumer habits. A statement on the website of Davy's (which operated the boozer) said: 'As trading environments and customer habits have evolved, this chapter has now come to a close. 'We remain grateful to the many team members and customers who contributed to the character and success of The Crusting Pipe over the years.'"
The Crusting Pipe in Covent Garden permanently closed on December 21 after 45 years of operation. The venue sat on the lower ground floor of the market hall and was among the first tenants following the 1980 redevelopment from a fruit-and-veg market into an entertainment and hospitality hub. Operators Davy's attributed the closure to changes in trading environments and evolving customer habits, and thanked staff and patrons for their contributions. The shutdown joins other notable London closures such as The Gun, G-A-Y and Ye Olde Swiss Cottage, reflecting wider shifts in London's hospitality and nightlife landscape.
Read at Time Out London
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