SQUATTERS have taken up residence in a much-loved community pub which closed its doors to the public last month.
The Bohemia in High Road, North Finchley, was managed by Gregarious Limited until August 16 when the landlord, pub chain Mitchells and Butlers, refused to grant a permanent lease.
The squatters, who include some of the occupiers who took over Friern Barnet Library last year, moved in on Thursday night and say they will reopen the pub on Monday as a “community hub”. This morning North Finchley traders have been rallying around the group donating food, hot drinks and other supplies
Before it closed last month the pub regularly hosted events, including knitting clubs, film nights, live music and stand-up comedy.
BARNET TODAY | NEWS | Closed 'community' pub occupied | 2013
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