Five pubs the Highgate community has lost over the years

The Lost Pubs Project archives the decline of the English pub and using pictures and tips from its website www.closedpubs.co.uk, this page shows five pubs in Highgate that closed their doors for one last time in the past.

However, it's not all sad news because there is nothing like community campaigns to resurrect some.

The Rose & Crown

Will the Rose & Crown return? A brewery has allegedly bought the building so high hopes it will once again open its doors (Image: T.C/LPP)

The Rose & Crown, in Highgate High Street, closed in 2012 to be replaced by Pain Quotidien.

The cafe chain has now closed its branch and the Grade II listed building is said to have been taken over by Leeds based Northern Union pubs.

However, the Laine Pub company is also rumoured to be taking it over.

The Ham & High has contacted both breweries for a definitive answer.

The Victoria

The Victoria pub in North Hill has been closed since 2017 (Image: Google)

The 187-year-old pub, in North Hill, closed in 2017.

The pub, which dates back to 1836, originated as a grocers and beer shop.

It was sold to Icon Bars in 2013 and became a popular live music venue, hosting evenings such as a Kinks Collective attended by local resident Ray Davies.

Since bailiffs slapped a notice on the door the pub has remained locked up and empty.

The Wellington Inn

The Wellington pub at 513 Archway Road exists no more having been replaced by a petrol station (Image: TC/Lost Pubs)

This pub at 513 Archway Road was closed and demolished in 1988, and replaced with an Esso petrol station known as the Wellington Service Station.

The Winchester Hall Hotel

The Winchester Hall Hotel has been resurrected after strong community campaigns (Image: Google)

The Winchester, in Archway Road, closed in 2014 and threatened by three changes of use applications.

When Pat and Val Collins called last orders after 32 years, the Ham&High reported that they had served the likes of Liz Hurley, Amanda Holden, Martin Clunes and Tom Hardy.

However the Northern Union Pub company swooped in and saved the pub which reopened in October 2022.

The White Lion

The White Lion used to stand here in Highgate High Street (Image: Google)

The White Lion used to stand at 64-66 Highgate High Street.

Now at this address you will find a Costa coffee outlet and a chemist, Bailey & Saunders dispensary.