Cranker Proprietor Tom Skipper Shares Statement Ahead of the Pub’s Temporary Closure This July
The South Australian institute will temporarily close for around 24 months as student accommodation is built on the site.
Image via @thecrankerhotel (Facebook)
2024 was a hell of a year for the Crown & Anchor. After developers threatened to tear down the watering hole to erect student accommodation, the community banded together, and with the help of the Save the Cranker campaign and the SA government, the pub’s future as a live music venue was secured.
Part of that deal included the closure of the pub for roughly 24 months while the student accommodation was built. Set to occur in mid-2025, the date has now been confirmed by Cranker proprietor Tom Skipper, who took to social media to announce the pub would temporarily shut its doors in July. He shared a statement outlining the current situation you can read below:
“For over 170 years, the Crown & Anchor Hotel has been a cornerstone of Adelaide’s music and pub culture. A place of unfiltered energy, unbreakable traditions and unforgettable nights.
“When Singapore developer Wee Hur acquired our block some time ago, there was uncertainty. Thanks to the relentless passion of the Save the Cranker campaign and negotiations between the SA government and Wee Hur, the Cranker has been saved in full perpetuity. The venue’s historic walls will stand the test of time.
“However, the reality of the redevelopment means that operations as we know them will pause for 24 months, beginning mid-July 2025.
“It’s an unavoidable break, but one that opens the door to something even bigger: the Cranker’s new home. We’re in the final stages of securing a temporary venue to keep the spirit alive and we’ll have more news on that very soon.
“We are heartbroken to see Roxie’s, Midnight Spaghetti and Chateau Apollo close their doors, but we are determined to make these last few months unforgettable for everyone who’s walked through our doors, played out stage or stood on the footpath with a beer in hand – this isn’t goodbye, just a longterm intermission.”
While there is light at the end of the tunnel for Skip and his crew, the closure of Roxie’s, Midnight Spaghetti and Chateau Apollo is devastating.
The best thing we can do as a community is to continue to support these establishments until their very last day of business.
So enjoy a meal at Midnight Spaghetti or grab a pint at Roxie’s over the next couple of months and make the most of the remaining time before the doors close.
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