A POPULAR pub has shut its doors after plans to build flats on top of it were approved.
The former Greene King spot, with a long-standing history and popular for its pub quizzes, will be turned into a new residential space.
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A popular pub has sadly called its last orders this week Credit: Getty
The Lincoln in north London is out of business Credit: TRIP ADVISOR
The Lincoln, previously known as The Lincoln Arms, has existed in some form in Enfield, north London, since 1869.
Over the years it has experienced a number of closures and transformations. The current structure has stood since the 1930s.
The pub was previously owned by Greene King, before being sold to Logini Pubs Ltd in July 2017.
Now, the doors of the popular boozer are closed ahead of a new development to transform it into flats with a modern pub on the ground floor.
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On Monday night, the last orders were called, and customers have been left saddened.
A post was shared on the pub’s Facebook page and said: “Our last day of trading. It’s going to be a sad day.”
One individual said: “Sad times many great memories of that pub. Another one bites the dust.”
Another who has shared great memories at the pub, added: “Wish I could have come in there just one more time but can’t…very sad day Carl,going to miss you all good luck mate.”
A third said: “Another great pub gone. Good luck to you.”
“Sad times many great memories of that pub,” added one other.
In August 2023, planning permission was granted to turn the site into a new block of five-storey flats on the site.
Construction work on the redevelopment is now due to commence and is expected to take two years.
