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Boozehounds will be weeping into their morning coffee as news reaches us that legendary late-night drinking spot and dive bar Troy 22 has closed for good.
The bar at 22 Hanway Street, just on the fringes of Soho (some would say that’s actually Fitzrovia, but that’s another argument for another time) announced the closure on their Facebook page earlier this week. ‘The legendary Troy Is closed forever thanks everyone who were part of our history,’ read the post.
In March of this year, the bar announced that they were moving to a new space at 20 Hanway Street. ‘Same vibes, same energy – just a new space right next door! Our ground floor opens earlier for cocktails, art and hangs, and when the night kicks in, head down to the basement for that signature Troy 22 dive bar feel, complete with all the original decor and a dance floor made for late-night moves.’ Alas, the move wasn’t to last long.
Troy 22 was known for its late opening hours (until 2.30am on Friday and Saturdays). It’s always sad when a legendary drinking spot closes, but you might be comforted by the excellent historical synergy at play here, as archeologists agree the historical city of Troy fell at least twice.
The bar had been in business for over 50 years. Saving London Pubs recently shared a plea to save the original 22 Hanway Street venue, objecting to a planning application to change the first floor bar into a residential flat.
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