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

[Roundabout]

Perhaps a few [retired?] volunteers might approach the owners ? to - in the short-term run the public house ? Most costs are for staff wages and perhaps just opening in the evening ? 5pm Mon-Fri: Weekends 2pm-11pm. The owners might at least not want it uncoupled till they decide about its future: Might also be a time [while open] to gauge the appetite for a co-op type buy-out?

[Mick Mac]

Peckhamgatecrasher Wrote:

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> Bummer. Their pizzas are brilliant and just round

> the corner from me.

Agreed - loved it, however I find myself not having been there for a couple of years. I feel guilty.

[binkylilyput]

Really sad

[123.kloot]

So sad. Johnny and his team were amazing. Really nice pub. Gutted.

[Earl Aelfheah]

Apparently the Nines is closing too.

[mancity68]

Yes on The Nines. They say landlords wouldn't renew their lease.

[JohnL]

so what will they replace Nines with - Starbucks - not sure a chain fits that location.

[jimbo1964]

The note in the Gowlett window does say they hope to re open. I hope they do.

[DovertheRoad]

This is a disaster. Pubs need to be profitable but sometimes an unpolished diamond-in-the-rough landlord comes along who creates something that's more about people, atmosphere and experience. Johnny is one of those. And the Gowlett was one of those rarities not seen locally since Inside72. Whilst he's probably hurting right now I'm sure he'll be back. He'll certainly have an army of supporters for his next venture.

My gut says they'll re-open but that things may be a little different. Let's hope that pizza oven fires up again soon.

In the meantime - thanks for all the good times.

[Earl Aelfheah]

JohnL Wrote:

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> so what will they replace Nines with - Starbucks -

> not sure a chain fits that location.

It's a real shame about The Nines. Forza Win has tidied up too and become more of a conventional restaurant. Is Copeland yard undergoing blandification.

[lorraineliyanage]

You can still get your Gowlett pizza fix at The Crust Conductor that Johnnie runs out the back of Copeland Park

[fishbiscuits]

rahrahrah Wrote:

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> Forza Win has tidied up too and become more of a conventional

> restaurant. Is Copeland yard undergoing blandification.

Yeah I'm disappointed about The Nines too, but the transformation of Forza Win is IMO a good thing and shows they're here for the long haul. Blandification? The negativity seems a little unnecessary.

[Earl Aelfheah]

Fair do's fishbiscuit - I was being a bit mischievous. To be fair, I haven't been to the new Forza, so it may be a very positive change. I did like the previous 'dining club' type model as it was a bit different, but I'm sure the new incarnation is also good. Bit gutted about the Nines though. Wonder what will replace it.

[georgeidd]

Disappointing news. Any reason given? Always been really popular and busy whenever I've passed through

[reds]

Signs on the windows and The Gowlett's own Twitter account state they 'hope to be back soon'. I really hope this is the case. A great pub and one that would be sorely missed.

[Flux capacitor]

As a resident of Amott Road I can say the Johnny and crew was a welcome breath of fresh air to the Gowlett. He was a very nice chap and exactly what the area needed. I don't understand what went wrong... although there has been an influx of new Caf? and Bars but the Gowlett was a gem.

[Flux capacitor]

OK... just seen this message on Facebook "

Jonathan Henfrey aka Johnny .

13 November at 06:29

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It is with a heavy heart that today we have had to take the decision to close The Gowlett. We have been working for some time on a package to allow Jack and the team to continue in place but alas, time has today run out. It is still hoped that this will happen sooner rather than later but that was taken out of my hands this morning.

I can't even begin to apologise to the staff, customers, DJs, friends, suppliers and everyone else who have been involved in this being such an amazing place to be, enough. I've tagged a few of you here, but can't really think... I am broken.

Understandably, I won't be responding to stuff over the coming few days, as I have enough to deal with. My first efforts are to ensure the staff are taken care of.

I'll see you all on the other side of what this all may bring."

[jimbo1964]

FFS.. What do you think this whole thread is about?

[Odyssey]

It's still not clear why the Gowlett had to shut down. Does anyone know? Being a regular customer there it will be deeply missed. And it's alwaysbeen the best place to have a pizza.

[jimbo1964]

It will be a massive loss if it closes for good. I thought it got the mix just right catering for everyone as a good neighbourhood pub.

[KrackersMaracas]

I wonder if there is scope to do something like the ivy house in nunhead?

[hammerman]

There was an article in the Southwark News on Thursday just gone about the pub.

Don't know how to do a link but can be googled.

[MirandaS]

https://www.southwarknews.co.uk/news/staff-hope-re-open-peckham-pub-gowlett-sudden-closure/

The Gowlett may open in a few weeks time

[Odyssey]

MirandaS Wrote:

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> https://www.southwarknews.co.uk/news/staff-hope-re

> -open-peckham-pub-gowlett-sudden-closure/

>

> The Gowlett may open in a few weeks time

Thanks for this link. Let's hope they can re-open.

[Sue]

That's very heartwarming that people have donated to pay the staff's wages.