PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION TO KEEP THIS VITAL COMMUNITY SPACE OPEN!!

Staff have announced the closure of the beloved Rochester Castle pub due to the building being sold.

This is the OLDEST Wetherspoons in existence, having been a music venue hosting the likes of Ian Dury and Blockheads and Gary Numan prior to this. However, you may have noticed it is unlike any other Wetherspoons, with a friendly atmosphere where people are always happy to chat. It is very much 'a local'.

It would be a devastating loss to the community and the many different walks of life that have passed through its doors over the years and continue to do so. People of all ages rely on this as an inexpensive meeting place, somewhere to stay warm, less lonely and meet new people. This really can't be replicated in any other pub in the area.

Please feel free to share your stories, thoughts and memories along with your reasons for signing

This petition has been featured in both local and national news:

https://www.hackneygazette.co.uk/news/24066825.stoke-newington-wetherspoon-pub-rochester-castle-to-sold/

https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/25535389/wetherspoons-pub-beer-local-sale-london/

https://www.hackneygazette.co.uk/news/24072373.wetherspoon-pub-rochester-castle-regulars-slam-sale-plan/