Homerton · Hackney
The Chesham Arms
Saved from redevelopment by one of London’s best community campaigns
- Address15 Mehetabel Road, Homerton, London E9 6DU
- Phone020 8986 6717
- Websitecheshamarms.com
- OwnershipIndependent pub
About The Chesham Arms
Closed in 2012 for a residential conversion, reopened in 2015 after a two-year legal fight won it Hackney’s first-ever Asset of Community Value listing — then voted the area’s best pub within six months.
The Chesham Arms closed in October 2012 after being sold to a developer with plans for residential conversion. A "Save The Chesham" campaign fought back, winning Hackney Council’s first-ever Asset of Community Value listing in October 2014, and a two-year legal battle eventually secured a lease that let the pub reopen in June 2015. Within six months, 1,600 CAMRA members voted it Best Pub in City & East London, and it went on to win East London CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2016 and Cider Pub of the Year in 2018.
On tap
Rotating cask and craft beer, plus a strong cider list.
Food
Yard Sale Pizza delivered in; a well-regarded Sunday roast.
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