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The Case Is Altered
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The Case Is Altered was a beloved countryside pub in Old Redding that closed its doors for good in March 2022 after over 200 years of serving the Harrow community. Once a family favorite with a large garden and woodland access, it became a victim of restricted parking hours at the nearby viewpoint car park, which the owners cited as making operations unsustainable. The building remains empty and privately owned, though locals continue to hope it might reopen as a pub or restaurant.
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- •large garden with play area
- •woodland access
- •family atmosphere
- •views over Harrow
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A Lost Countryside Gem in Old Redding
The Case Is Altered was a cherished institution in Old Redding for over two centuries, offering a rare slice of countryside tranquility just minutes from Harrow Weald. During its heyday in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, it was the go-to spot for families, with parents enjoying pints while kids roamed the spacious garden and play area that led directly into open woodland. The pub's rustic charm and hillside location provided stunning views over the borough, making it a perfect escape from the urban hustle.
Sadly, the pub closed permanently in March 2022, with management citing restricted parking hours at the nearby Harrow Viewpoint car park as a major factor in its demise. The council had addressed safety concerns at the car park due to anti-social behavior, but this inadvertently hurt the pub's business. Despite a brief revival in 2018 after years as an Indian restaurant, the venue couldn't survive the operational challenges. The building still stands, privately owned and looking well-maintained, but remains empty. Locals remain hopeful it might one day reopen, but for now, it's a fond memory of what once was.
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The Case Is Altered était une institution bien-aimée à Old Redding pendant plus de deux siècles, offrant un rare coin de tranquillité champêtre à quelques minutes de Harrow Weald. À son apogée dans les années 70, 80 et 90, c'était l'endroit idéal pour les familles, où les parents pouvaient déguster une bière pendant que les enfants couraient dans le vaste jardin et l'aire de jeux qui menait directement à une forêt ouverte. Le charme rustique du pub et son emplacement en hauteur offraient des vues imprenables sur le borough, en faisant une évasion parfaite de l'agitation urbaine.
Malheureusement, le pub a fermé définitivement en mars 2022, la direction citant les horaires restreints du parking voisin du Harrow Viewpoint comme un facteur majeur de sa fermeture. Le conseil municipal avait dû répondre aux problèmes de sécurité au parking en raison de comportements antisociaux, mais cela a involontairement nui à l'activité du pub. Malgré une brève renaissance en 2018 après des années en tant que restaurant indien, l'établissement n'a pas pu survivre aux défis opérationnels. Le bâtiment est toujours là, propriété privée et bien entretenu, mais il reste vide. Les habitants espèrent toujours qu'il pourrait un jour rouvrir, mais pour l'instant, c'est un souvenir cher de ce qui fut.