Iconic pub with 150 year history shuts for good after owner falls into administration
AN ICONIC pub which has been around for more than 100 years as shutting for good.
The London boozer, which often saw queues stretching up the street on popular nights, has shut down after its owners went into administration.
The Dogstar bar and club, located on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, closed its doors for good on Wednesday, Brixton Buzz reports.
The venue, previously known as the Atlantic, had been taken over by the pub chain Antic before enduring hard times during the coronavirus pandemic.
A pub has existed on the corner of Coldharbour Lane and Atlantic Road for roughly 150 years, and was known as The Atlantic Hotel in Victorian times.
A Mr William Bailey was recorded as the incoming landlord in April 1870.
The Dogstar ran for many years as the Atlantic but closed around 1994, before later reopening under Antic’s control.
In July this year, The Sun reported how Antic Hospitality Group fell into administration with 13 boozers set to take a hit.
Steve Absolom and Will Wright from Interpath Advisory were appointed joint administrators to Elflock Limited, Babel Silk Limited, Brocade Limited and De Gremio Limited
Collectively, the companies operated 13 pubs and bars across south and east London, including:
- The Antelope, SW17
- Balham Bowls Club, SW12
- Clapton Hart, E5
- East Dulwich Tavern, SE22
- Elephant and Castle, SE1
- Hagen & Hyde, SW12
- The Sun, SE5
- Gremio de Brixton, SW2
- Graveney & Meadow, SW17
- Dogstar, SW9
- Tooting Tram & Social, SW17
- Red Lion, E11
- Coopers, SE19
It was understood these pubs will continue to function normally amid the administration process, The Sun reported at the time.
The Sun asked the administrators if any others are closing but has not heard back.
Steve Absolom, managing director at Interpath Advisory and joint administrator, said previously: “This is an eclectic collection of well-known and popular pubs and bars located in prime sites across South London.
“The sites are expected to continue to trade as usual with the support of specialist trading agents at Licensed Solutions.
“We intend to bring these units to market in due course, representing a fantastic opportunity for investors and trade purchasers alike.”
Many pubs in the UK are shutting down their doors – some even without giving any notice.
What is happening to the hospitality industry?
Many Food and drink chains have been struggling in recent months as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out.
Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation.
Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny’s closing branches.
Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs.
Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon.
Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans.
Punters were previously left shocked after Wetherspoons abruptly closed a “popular” pub in a town centre.
Doors of the Dockle Farmhouse on Bridge End Road, Swindon were found shut by locals who visited the boozer for a pint earlier this year.
The pub only had a sign on the doors that said the branch had been closed due to an unexpected situation, The Swindon Advertiser reported.
It read: “Due to unforeseen circumstances this pub will be closed until further notice.
“We apologise for the inconvenience.”