Daniel Craig buys haunted London pub with three friends
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 23:00 · Archive
Daniel Craig has bought the Horseshoe, an 18th-century pub in Clerkenwell, London, which is reportedly haunted.
Daniel Craig, the former James Bond star, has bought the Horseshoe pub in Clerkenwell, London, as a co-owner alongside three friends: Nick Jones, founder of Soho House; Charlie Carroll, founder of Flat Iron steakhouse; and Justin O'Shea, creative director of the beer brand Bad Belze, which he and Craig launched this year. The 18th-century pub is reportedly haunted by the ghost of a hangman known as Gilbert, who is said to haunt the cellar. According to local legend, leaving a pint of ale in the basement keeps the spirit at bay. The retiring landlady, Pauline Tucker, informed Craig and his co-owners of the haunting after the sale was complete, saying 'You don't feel him. You feel him.'
Craig told The Times he was unconcerned by the ghost, joking, 'I don't know what he drinks but we might have to leave a pint down there: "Here you are Gilbert".'
Craig grew up around pubs; his parents ran the Ring O'Bells in Frodsham, Cheshire, and his grandparents owned another pub in Chester. He recalled to The Times that he enjoyed talking to locals as a child and credits his upbringing for his interest in running a pub, describing the 'performative' aspect: 'You mop it down, you get ready and you open the doors and you say, "Showtime!"' The new owners plan a year-long renovation project, including adding an upstairs restaurant and large beer garden.
How it is being reported
- Daniel Craig buys haunted 18th century pub in LondonThe James Bond star plans to refurbish the pub and add an upstairs restaurant and large beer gardenThe Independent · 9 Oct, 22:37
- Daniel Craig buys haunted London pub that’s left locals shaken and stirredVodka Martini happy hour anyone?Metro · 9 Oct, 11:18
In this story: Daniel Craig · Nick Jones · Charlie Carroll · Justin O'Shea · Soho House · Horseshoe · Clerkenwell · London
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