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 episode of PotC, we spoke with Jo, one of the four co-owners of Walthamstow's Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub.
The @roseandcrownpub.e17 is not only an award-winning pub but also a theatre, live music venue and host to many community charity events. They first opened their doors in 2008, and the people kept on coming! The team knows their stuff: taking pride in a brilliant range of beer, cider, spirits and wine, with local breweries and suppliers always front and centre. The much-loved venue is known for its friendly and inclusive atmosphere, alongside its annual sell-out panto.
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.