A “hidden gem” pub that was once a public toilet has become the capital’s “best kept secret” for watching the Euros.
The High Cross Pub in Tottenham is a favorite spot for football fans looking to grab a quick pint – or two – while enjoying the matches.
As the European Championships are in full swing, the pub offers a cozy retreat within the bustling city, making it a perfect spot to watch games like the England v Denmark match on Thursday, June 20.
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Owner Alex shared his enthusiasm with Luxury Property News, saying, “I’m excited to see the turnout for our second match in the Euros. We had quite a few people in for Sunday’s game, but I’m not expecting masses of footie fans to turn up. It’s only a small pub with two televisions, but I’ll invite my dad down, and a few of the locals will pop in to enjoy it.
There’s a huge pub down the road with a beer garden that I imagine most people will go to. But if you don’t want to be surrounded by rowdy fans, spilling and throwing beer over you, then it’s a quaint little place to tune in.”
Alex, 35, transformed the building after it had been a derelict public toilet for 30 years. In 2017, as part of a regeneration scheme, he applied and got approval to convert it into a pub. Since then, visitors from around the globe have been surprised and delighted by its unique charm.
“It’s like a Tardis,” Alex remarked. “I’ve had people come in saying they remember using it as a toilet when they were kids. Others are blown away by how nice it is inside. It has exceeded what I ever expected.”
England’s second match in the Euros is set to kick off at 5pm. At the High Cross Pub, patrons can enjoy a selection of 10 beers on tap, with pints starting at £5.50, along with a menu featuring cheeseburgers and pies to savor as they cheer on their team.
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