Still not showing any signs of re-opening or being converted to alternative use. Wells should be ashamed of what they have done in Wandsworth.
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. . . . . . and they know buggerall about beer!
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THIS PLACE MUST REOPEN !
THIS IS THE HISTORY OF WANDSWORTH !
all you see around here now, is foreigners who cant even speak english !
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Oh, the history...I read about this happening in Sept 2006 and and as no one else has done so, I thought I felt I would write a few words about its passing.
Its a shame when any pub closes, but this place is such a landmark and the history goes back over 400 years (1581). Closing on the day it company's chairman, John Young was buried solidly marks an end of an era. I often remember the shire horse carting the barrels around Wandsworth one way system. That sounds like I was born before the war, but they were still doing it in the 80s and I think the 90s too.
I pray that an enterprising company or individual buys the whole site (brewery and all) and keeps its original character inside and out. At the very least, the brewery should be a monument/heritage type site. It is the oldest brewing site in the UK and for that reason alone surely should get a heritage organisation to buy it.
Now all the beers are brewed in Bedford and in my opinion not quiet as good as they were. Winter Warmer is still a delicious beer, but something is different and lacking in the recent batches.
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Looked well and truly closed!! I hope it opens again and the wood isn't repainted in a horrible yellow or greyish colour for no reason at all!!
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It was open last Friday afternon and the shop was getting rid of its stock. I heard that it would continue as a pub but the staff member I spoke to seemed to be expecting to be laid off at any time. Shame if it closes. Apart from the obvious it's also a good place to pick up a crate or two of their bottled beer. I wonder if the local pubs will have to stop the 4 for �5 takeout offer soon.
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This place was closed on 13 September, presumably in anticipation of the death of the brewery.
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double chocolate stout on tap and oatmeal stout as well as another on tap. friendly staff and shop next door. brewery tour good.
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