The beloved boozer is getting a new lease of life this summer
Following the news that Soho’s The Shaston Arms is being relaunched (by Joe Grossmann of Patty & Bun and The Waterman’s Arms), local fave The Macbeth is also following suit. As well as keeping the people of Hoxton well watered for over a century, The Macbeth has also played host to the likes of Florence + The Machine, Franz Ferdinand, The xx, Pete Doherty and Fontaines DC (and managed to stave off closure despite development threats and noise complaints).
Now a new chapter for the pub is imminent as Jamie Allan, ex-Four Legs and The Plimsoll, is taking it over with good friend Patrick Nolan joining to head up the front of house, with Allan saying, “having been brought up in Hackney, it’s a beautiful opportunity to work in a part of London that feels very close to my heart.”
The guys are stripping the interiors back to spotlight some of the pub’s original features, including a 19th century tiled mural, whilst also installing an English oak bar. The new-look Macbeth will be taking inspo from Europe, particularly the tascas of Portugal, with drinks being poured until late and food available until 11pm. There’s not a full menu yet but you can expect dishes like morcela fina, chicken samosas, snail rice and pork & cheese rolls.
Key Information
Opening date | August 2025
Address | 70 Hoxton Street, London N1 6LP
For more information | @themacbethhoxton
