Two Deptford bookies in former pubs close down
Two branches of Paddy Power have closed in Deptford.
One branch on the High Street was formerly the Deptford Arms pub while another on Evelyn Street was home to the John Evelyn pub.
Whilst never the most attractive building the pub frontage was a lot more appealing than what Paddy Power knocked up.
The pub closed in 2010.
Gamblers won’t have far to go as Jennings Bet is directly over the road and a Coral a short distance away. Jennings also have another on Deptford High Street.
Paddy Power owner Flutter UK & Ireland recently announced the closure of around 100 bookies out of a total estate of 500. A fair few other closures are likely to be imminent.
I can’t say I’ve noticed any closing in, say, Plumstead or Abbey Wood but if you have leave a comment.
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Like every business they look at profitable sites and resources….neither site is what I would describe as busy, and the competition is an issue
I guarantee you that both of those bookies that closed down could become convenient stores (ie Tesco Express, Nisa, Co-Op, Morrisons Local, Sainsbury’s Local, Little Waitrose ect).
With money so tight for everyone sadly i am not surprised these Paddy Power Betting Shops have closed. In Deptford having Coral and Jennings betting shops close by.
I would rather see the old betting shops become convenience stores like Tesco Express, Co-Op, Sainsburys Local, Morrisons Local, Londis, Premier et rather than the buildings being left empty to fall in to a state of disrepair and neglect for years and years which sadly usally happens.
My understanding was that the Government and Local Authorities were going to restrict the amount of betting shops in areas anyway. To discourage gambling.
I would rather see the old Paddy Power shops become small supermarkets or other retail space for local residents.
Many people like to shop locally for their daily essentials.
I hope both of the premises will not be left empty for too long.
Woolwich has recently closed on the Woolwich Equitable building.
Cheers I hadn’t noticed that at all despite passing a few times but I barely take any interest in bookies. Being next to a Ladbrooks won’t have helped custom.