Here are five pubs that have closed across east London in the last five years. The Rising Sun, in High Street, Hornchurch, closed permanently in June 2023 after being open for at least two decades.

LONDON -- There's no doubt that London is one of the most culturally diverse and vibrant cities in the world. From its acclaimed dining scene to its rich historical legacy, from its trailblazing ...

Since 2020, more than a third of UK nightclubs have closed, so never has it been so important to support our independent venues. Providing nights out for all types of communities and hosting talented ...

It’s Thursday, 11.00 p.m., and on a street in London’s Soho district, there’s a loud clatter. Staff are closing the windows in The French House, one of the city’s most popular pubs. Lesley Lewis, its ...

There’s no quicker way to feel like a local than by hitting the pub: Order a pint with the after-work crowds at one of London’s oldest spots, like Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese. Walk along the River Thames ...

Five months ago, I wrote an article about a so-called crisis among London’s music venues and clubs. With my timeline dominated by doom-and-gloom headlines about nightlife spots that were coming under ...

The great debate of the modern pub – should kids be allowed in? – has come to a head at an east London boozer, which has ...

Marion Roberts has recently received funding, with colleagues and an external consultancy, from the London Night Time Commission. This piece is written from a personal perspective and draws on her ...