For every fresh, exciting venture that springs up, London sheds an old favourite. Once again, it's time to cue the melancholy piano for our list of places that closed down in 2026. We'll update the list as the year goes on.
101 Records, Croydon
Beanos, Big Apple, Bonaparte... there was a time when Croydon was a go-to for vinyl-pursuing musos. Sadly, as 2026 made its entrance, the town saw the exit of 101 Records — a fantastic value shop we enjoyed perusing every now and then — and which bluntly blamed successive councils and landlords for 'running our once great town into the dirt'. Ouch.
100 Wardour Street, Soho
This lively Soho hangout — situated on the site of the former Marquee Club — brunched its last bottomless brunch early in 2026, despite having received consistent thumbs-up for its hospitality over its decade-long lifespan. It's unclear exactly why the venue closed, although the team behind it, The Evolve Collection, continue to operate a number of other London venues.
