The Ship in Borough, London, is not just another pub but a heritage site in the city. With 200 years of rich history, The Ship had been on a smooth sail until January 2023, when it permanently shut shop. South Londoners were devastated that their favourite pub AKA their adda had shut down for good. But never say never right? After 5 months, The Ship surprisingly announced that it will reopen by the end of May. Talk about resurrections!
This 200-Year-Old Pub Shut Down In Jan 2023 Due To Rental Issues
An article by TimeOut relayed the good, no great news, to Londoners that their favourite pub, The Ship will reopen by the end of May. In January 2023, the 200-year-old pub unexpectedly shut down permanently citing the rent had become exorbitantly high for the tenants who ran the pub. The watering hole ran music and beer festivals and also hosted live sports events.
People were aghast and many took to social media to protest its closure. People even commented on social media posts that they’d celebrate their wedding reception there and they were upset with its closure. Perhaps the love from Londoners stopped this “Shipwreck” and resurrected the age-old pub back to its former glory.
Two more excellent London pubs lost in the space of a few days:
The Inn of Court, Holborn
and
The Ship, Southwark.
The devastation of our British pubs continues unabated!
It's almost like this is UK #government policy!#shameful pic.twitter.com/ca5qj55A4m
— thatsecretsauce (@thatsecretsauc3) January 10, 2023
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The Ship is now bought by an independent pub company, True Pub Co. Also, the drinking spot is undergoing a swanky renovation. Visitors can now explore the renovated garden which was in shambles. Director of True Pub Co., Gerard Flynn, revealed to Southwark News that they’re excited to bring the pub back to life.
All Hope Is Not Lost: The Ship Is Back After Hiccups
He further added that the renovation would make the place more spacious and can accommodate more people. Flynn added that the focus of the new buyer, True Pub Co. is to bring back The Ship to life and ready for the summer season. By the end of May Londoners can expect to throng back to the heritage pub for a refreshing mug of beer and immerse themselves in the old-world vibes.
Wonderful news that made me cut short my bus journey. The Ship in Southwark is set to reopen as a free house. As local lad Robert Browning wrote "My sun sets to rise again". Joy unconfined. pic.twitter.com/F6i7PdC4Yw
— jerrylatter (@jerrylatter) April 30, 2023
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Isn’t this a happy ending that every foodie adores? The reopening of a beloved heritage food joint, cafe or brewery after all hope is lost is just what makes this world a better place.
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First Published: May 15, 2023 2:47 PM