£3 pints return to London for first time in a decade as new pub opens
£3 pints return to London for first time in a decade

The Saving Grace, a pub operated by Amber Taverns, will open on Bromley High Street on November 16, bringing pints from just £3 to London for the first time in a decade. The site replaces the Barrel and Horn, which closed permanently in April.

A standard pint in London costs around £6.50, but The Saving Grace will serve pints from £3, with wine starting at £2.95 for a small glass. The pub will have a limited food offering, with snacks such as peanuts and pork scratchings rather than a full menu.

First Pub Inside the M25

Amber Taverns runs 192 pubs across the country, predominantly in the north of England, and this is its first site inside the M25. The pub has undergone a six-figure makeover ahead of its opening, including a new bar, upgraded screens and sound systems, and a patio garden.

Salie Wroblewski, southern regional director for Amber Taverns, said: "We're absolutely delighted to be bringing The Saving Grace to Bromley. It's our first pub inside the M25, so this is a particularly special opening for us, and we've pulled out all the stops to create something we think people are going to love."

Transformation and Community Focus

Wroblewski added: "The transformation is fantastic, and we've invested in everything from the design and facilities to the drinks offer and entertainment, what we're most excited about is the opportunity to create a thriving community pub that becomes a real part of Bromley life."

New operator Aleks Busarova said: "The transformation really is incredible, and I think people are going to be amazed when they see what's been done. I'm looking forward to getting to know our customers, bringing some great ideas to life and making The Saving Grace a pub that Bromley can be proud of."

The Barrel and Horn closed on April 4, with general manager Craig Hollingsbee saying he was "extremely sad" to see the pub shut its doors.