Whitesmith's Arms, Crosby Row - closed down?

I went for a drink at my local, the Whitesmith's Arms on Crosby Row, on Friday night and found that the pub had closed early, and there were a couple of police vans outside. On Saturday it looked like the landlady was moving out and on Sunday there was a sign saying the pub was closed. Anyone know what's going on?

Bit of a shame if it's closing down. Never really the friendliest place in the world (imo) but had a nice outside bit and it's a shame when traditional-style pubs disappear

One of SE1's most peaceful beer gardens out the back. The pub never exactly seemed a goldmine but had a quite pleasant makeover only in recent months. Pity if it's gone.

I think they shot somebody in the legs one year ago... Not my standard of friendly...

orione wrote:

I think they shot somebody in the legs one year ago... Not my standard of friendly...

I don't think that was the management or staff!

Good news. The Whitesmiths is open again.

anyone know why it was closed, or what happened?

rumour of a possible repossession,though this came from another Pub landlord in the area

Jac wrote:

Good news. The Whitesmiths is open again.

When I went past at about 2.30pm yesterday the chalk boards were back outside but the door was locked and no sign of life inside.

went by on Monday at that time and it was open