Three Star Heritage Pubs
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. |
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: Glasgow Times. This all sounds like a very good outcome for this legendary establishment which is included on the inventory for its little altered and rare 1960s interior. |
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: Manchester Evening News for a comprehensive report on the long running battle. |
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: Drewe Arms Community Pub. |
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. |
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. |
Two Star Heritage Pubs
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