Established in 2021, the Pillars of the Community campaign aims to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes and cornerstones of our local community. Our streets are filled with organisations that strive to provide positive contributions to their local areas, and make up the essential fabric of our communities. We aim to shine our Pillars of the Community spotlight upon the longstanding institutions, beloved businesses and outstanding charities that fill East London, and beyond.
For this edition of PotC, we chatted with Michael and Issac, two of the four founders of Parched London, who own the outstanding Clock House Tavern.
The @clockhousetavern is an independent pub located near Peckham Rye Park, serving traditional ales, cocktails and premium wines. The venue is part of Parched London, an independent group of South London pubs run by four friends Michael, Shane, Isaac & Neil. Parched have over two decades of success operating iconic venues throughout South London, with a focus on acquiring and preserving pubs. The ethos of the Clock House Tavern and its sister pubs, is independent ownership, excellent beer, local suppliers and a community focus.
Who are Pillars:
Pillars Brewery is a specialist craft lager brewery based in Walthamstow, the first of its kind in London. The brewery was established in 2016 by a team of family and close friends, driven by a mutual adoration of lager. Pillars lovingly brew some of the UK’s best lager and have won over 20 awards in the last three years alone. The brewery has undertaken multiple expansions, runs a taproom onsite and hosts a bar at CRATE St James Street. They continue to bring people together with exceptional lagers. Pillars is more than just an East London brewery: It’s a community.