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flag Five East London pubs closed since 2020 due to redevelopment and industry decline, reflecting a national trend.

flag Five east London pubs have closed since 2020 amid a national decline in the UK pub industry, averaging six closures weekly since 2000. flag The Rising Sun in Hornchurch, Wetherspoon’s Hudson Bay in Upton Lane, the New Angel Inn in Broadway, Wetherspoon’s Barking Dog in Station Parade, and Mirth, Marvel & Maud in Hoe Street shut due to redevelopment, commercial decisions, or shifting uses. flag Some sites were repurposed as community centers or theaters, including the new Soho Theatre Walthamstow, which opened in May 2025. flag Delays in redevelopment have stalled reopenings, though Wetherspoon plans to return to one site. flag The closures reflect ongoing pressures on traditional pubs across the UK.

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