Paul Graham, who operates The Mayflower in Rotherhithe — thought to be the oldest pub on the Thames in London — has taken on a second site with Green King Pub Partners.
He has taken on The Three Stags, in Kennington, as a tenant. Located at the intersection of Kennington Road and Lambeth Road, the pub has benefited from a £265,000 joint investment by Paul and Greene King.
The pub has a claim to fame as it was frequented by Charlie Chaplin’s father, Charles Chaplin senior, and as such the ‘Charlie Chaplin Corner’ of the pub has been retained.
The Three Stags will serve quintessentially British pub food with regular specials, and premium drinks options, including Estrella Galicia, Greene King Hazy Day and Level Head, and other craft beer.
“Like The Mayflower, The Three Stags is a pub rich in history, and so it is a great fit for me and the team,” said Paul.
“The investment in the pub includes a new kitchen, which is key, as the pub will be food driven for us, but still serving the great beer and other drinks you’d expect of a quintessential British pub.”
Dan Robinson, managing director of Greene King Pub Partners, said: “I’m very pleased to be working with Paul to open his second pub in partnership with us. As successful custodian of the infamous Mayflower in Rotherhithe, The Three Stags in Kennington is a great match for Paul.
“Our £265,000 joint investment in the site will enable him to deliver a food-driven offer at the pub, which is located opposite the Imperial War Museum.”
