Covent Garden's Crusting Pipe Bar Shuts After 45 Years
The Crusting Pipe, a beloved Covent Garden bar and restaurant, has permanently closed. After 45 years, changing trading environments led to its final day on December 21, 2025.
The Crusting Pipe, a beloved Covent Garden bar and restaurant, has permanently closed. After 45 years, changing trading environments led to its final day on December 21, 2025.
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