“ How about the Barnet Society organize a concerted effort to the council to lobby against this closure when the planning application is made?
ie loss of community asset, failure on behalf of the Brewery to actually market this pub properly.
And what if Barnet FC do return to this site-or the site is developed for housing and therefore more potential customers.
Either way, it would be good to at least highlight this and put the point across that local residents are not prepared to see so may buildings of this nature close.
What next, Barnet Odeon or the few remaining pubs in the area?
Well I live close to the Old Red Lion and I shall certainly be letting the planning department know my views.
Finally, the delightful staff who work in there are now out of work! ”