Bad news - looks like the Gowlett is closing...

[Sporthuntor]

Gutted...

https://www.facebook.com/TheGowlettArms/

[Earl Aelfheah]

Sheeeiit.

[DulwichFox]

Never got round to going there..

DulwichFox

[JohnL]

Sad :(

I had a few there last week and enjoyed it.

[mikeb]

Feels like the end of an era. I was in there a few weeks ago and I could see the strain of keeping the show on the road. Thanks for everything Johnny, and good luck for the future. Maybe someone else can give it a new lease of life.

[McDuck]

That's really bad news indeed. The Gowlett has long been one of the finest aspects of living around here - all credit to Johnny and his team. I have spent many a great time spent in there.

Totally gutted.

[Sue]

Very bad news :(

[KidKruger]

Very bad news. From both a decent pub and decent pizza perspective.

[Sue]

Their pizzas were indeed excellent.

There is another thread here, not sure why there are two:

http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?20,1882194

[JohnL]

And the New Years Day party.

[rendelharris]

Shite. Never been a regular but always enjoyed it when I've dropped in when passing. Another block of flats no doubt...

"Change your hearts or you will lose your Inns and you will deserve to have lost them. But when you have lost your Inns drown your empty selves, for you will have lost the last of England." - Hilaire Belloc

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Bummer. Their pizzas are brilliant and just round the corner from me.

[dc]

rendelharris Wrote:

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> Shite. Never been a regular but always enjoyed it

> when I've dropped in when passing. Another block

> of flats no doubt...

Would seriously doubt that. Southwark has recently adopted Article 4 directions to specifically protect local pubs and The Gowlett is amongst those with the highest level of protection.

Edited (for typo)

[rendelharris]

dc Wrote:

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> rendelharris Wrote:

> --------------------------------------------------

> -----

> > Shite. Never been a regular but always enjoyed

> it

> > when I've dropped in when passing. Another

> block

> > of flats no doubt...

>

> Would seriously doubt that. Southwark has recently

> adopted Article 4 directions to specifically

> protect local pubs and The Gowlett is amongst

> those with the highest level of protection.

>

> Edited (for typo)

That would be good - no idea of what these orders mean - do they mean it has to stay a pub?

[dc]

Link at the end of this post that gives some background. There are further links within the page that list pubs and the level of protection they will be afforded: http://www.southwark.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy-and-transport-policy/article-4-directions?chapter=5&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

[Sazzle30]

That is such a shame

[NewWave]

anyone know why they're closing?

it always seemed busy.

is it because of boring neighbours complaining about noise?

[NewWave]

anyone know why they're closing?

it always seemed busy.

[KrackersMaracas]

Has it already shut? Is there any hope of one last amazing pizza???? With that chilli oil? And a perfect pint alongside????

[flocker spotter]

Its is now closed and the lights are out

[KidKruger]

Fucksticks

[dc]

NewWave Wrote:

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> is it because of boring neighbours complaining

> about noise?

No, that was resolved very quickly. Would be surprised if it was closed for long.

[dirac]

KrackersMaracas Wrote:

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> Has it already shut? Is there any hope of one last

> amazing pizza???? With that chilli oil? And a

> perfect pint alongside????

Already shut mate. I went there last night for a victory pizza and pints (finally had PhD thesis corrections accepted after a year long battle) and was massively gutted to see that it has closed :(

[flocker spotter]

Shame

[jimbo1964]

Hopefully they can find a solution to reopen. Maybe a community pub along Ivy House lines?