Famous pub loved by Oasis brothers announces sudden closure after 25 years as ‘disappointed' brewers issue statement
The Shaston Arms, in London's Soho, will be shutting its doors on June 15 for the final time.
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The Shaston Arms pub facade in Soho with its gold-on-red lettering
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The Gallagher brothers Noel and Liam both drank there - but not together
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The iconic boozer is literally a stone's throw from one of London's premier shopping shopping destinations, Carnaby Street.
Other famous patrons included film stars Ewan McGregor and Jude Law, the later of whom was apparently fond of the pub's bangers and mash.
The 90s boyband Blue even signed their first ever contract in the establishment.
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With its gold-on-red lettering outside and its dark wooden panelling and plush red leather banquette seating, you could be forgiven for thinking the Shaston Arms was a Victorian relic.
However, the pub actually only opened in 1999, since which it has been managed by landlady Sally Graham.
Prior to that the location hosted a pair of shops.
The name 'Shaston' was taken from the novelist Thomas Hardy, who invented the name for his imaginary version of Shaftesbury in Dorset.
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To celebrate the pub's 25th anniversary last year, the public house changed its name to The Lady Shaston in homage to landlady Sally.
One wag earlier this year posted on Facebook after visiting: "The Shaston Arms is now The Lady Shaston. My pronouns are still tipsy/drunk."
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The pub was run by Dorset-based brewers Hall & Woodhouse.
In a statement posted to Instagram announcing the closure, they said: "We are disappointed that after 25 wonderful years, we are sadly saying goodbye to The Shaston Arms in Carnaby.
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"Our wish was to renew the lease on the building, but we understand that the landlord wishes to pursue a restaurant offer on Ganton Street.
"Therefore, the Shaston Arms will sadly close on Sunday 15th June 2025.
"We know that the Shaton will be missed by the local community and thank our guests and team for their loyalty, support, and laughter over the past two and a half decades."
2025 has been a difficult year for London's historic pubs, with some of the capital's most famous taphouses closing.
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Ye Olde Swiss Cottage, on Finchley Rd in north west
London
, was shut down at the start of February, much to the displeasure of loyal customers.
As staff poured their last pints behind the bar, one fan told the
BBC
: "You choose a pub with a different atmosphere - a lot of them are becoming like clones now."
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Oasis sold more than 900,000 tickets for their reunion tour this summer
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"It's one of those institutions you've always seen when you come into London," added another.
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Another east London hotspot, The Gun, in Homerton, also closed its doors in March after 160 years of pouring pints.
However, the brewer behind The Shaston Arms does stillhave a number of other pubs in London, including the Ship and Shovell by Embankment, which is split across two buildings facing each other that are joined by an underground cellar.
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