Ivy Tree, South Street, Romford: First photos of gastropub

Our reporter visited Ivy Tree in South Street yesterday (June 21) and photographed the premises which has changed considerably since its closure.

It is set for its grand opening on July 12 (Image: Olivia Carter)

In April 2023 The World's Inn pub shut as part of British pub chain Wetherspoons' decision to sell and let dozens of its premises UK-wide.

The World's Inn shut last year (Image: Sandra Rowse)

New leaseholder Remzi Erdogan said on June 10 that the former Spoons will reopen as Ivy Tree on July 10 as a gastropub, bar and lounge.

Remzi said he wanted to bring Mayfair to Romford with Ivy Tree (Image: Remzi Erdogan)

Manager Remzi said prices would be 'affordable' (Image: Olivia Carter)

Remzi, speaking ahead of the pub's opening, said: "We are bringing something from Mayfair to Romford, but prices will be the same as Romford."

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Ivy Tree's opening had been delayed as Remzi ran into problems with famous restaurant chain The Ivy over the name, but claimed the dispute has since ended.

The pub is set to open on July 10 (Image: Olivia Carter)

A marked change from the former Spoons (Image: Olivia Carter)

Just a few weeks away from Ivy Tree's opening day, and its grand launch on July 12, the premises looks ready for business.