Wetherspoons has put The Capitol up for sale.

https://www.thecaterer.com/news/jd-wethe...tim-martin

Wasn't it basically decided last time they the place is virtually unsellable? There is structural issues and it is a listed building

And it's sold!
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/23302...new-buyer/

It is under offer and they are open to other offers

I do hope it doesn't become a church.
It would be fantastic if it could become something 'like' wetherspoons that offers a place for locals of all ages to go, get affordable hot food and have a drink it would also be good if it offered employment opportunities to local people

I so hope it doesn't become a church either. And that it remains a pub/ bar or restaurant for us local folk. It could be so amazing. It's beautiful in there.

Agree, Its beautiful inside.
And most importantly provides an affordable warm (in winter) place for locals of all ages to eat, drink and socialise.

I heard that the Capitol is closing this month - is that true..? What a loss and terrible shame if so.
Can't see any planning details on Lewisham council website as there seems to be some web maintenance forn10 days or something

" I heard that the Capitol is closing this month "

If that is the case, I bet the owners will be feeling a sense of relief in not having to pay the heating bill for another winter. Given that heat rises, and the amount of space above head height, can you imagine the cost of wasted (rising) heat is in that magnificently voluminous place!

I always wondered how Wetherspoons, who provide such great value for money, could be viable in a premises like that with such massive overheads - and I suppose the crazy increases in commercial electricity and gas prices throughout the last year or so must've taken a big chunk out of any profits.

They don't like charging customers 20% VAT on food while supermarkets sell food at zero % VAT.