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Requested be closed with reason - Other: Reported as closed on WhatPub and there was certainly no sign of activity when I was there on 27/11/18.

Bat & Barrel, Luton

104 Park Street
Luton
LU1 3EY
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The Chairman left this review about Bat & Barrel

As the White Lion this was a fairly ordinary Charles Wells pub, but then the lease was taken on by Banks & Taylor and the name change coincided with its heyday as a real ale pub offering something different at this end of town. I seem to recall that included late closing, which added to the popularity. When B&T surrendered the lease after the business ran into difficulties the name was retained. The pub closed in 2018 has been converted to flats.

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Will Larter left this review about Bat & Barrel

Reported today that work is proceeding to "strip out" the pub and plans are being submitted to convert the building to flats.

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Will Larter left this review about Bat & Barrel

I called in here to see if they had any real ale. One hand pump on the bar, with a Wells Eagle IPA pump clip. Could be worse, I suppose, so I asked for a half. Sorry, I was told, it's not ready yet - how about a half of smooth. No thanks, I replied, maybe another time.

On 21st October 2013 - no rating submitted
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Map location corrected by Graham Mason
Luton, 0.73 miles, 14 min walk (show)
Luton Airport Parkway, 0.8 miles, 15 min walk (show)
Leagrave, 3.44 miles, 1 hr 6 min walk (show)
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4th Mar 2026, 18:42
Review submitted by The Chairman amended by The Chairman
 
25th Feb 2026, 15:48
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