Gosport’s Fox Tavern marks 290th birthday with time capsule and charity
The Fox Tavern in Gosport is set to mark its 290th anniversary on Saturday, 14 November, with licencees Peter Street and Chantelle Cheshire hosting a party that includes a time capsule with customers’ pictures and memoirs, plus a comment book and live music. Beer Today reports the planned celebrations. Competitions will raise money for Save a Warrior UK, and Admiral Taverns is funding a £1,000 tab behind the bar, effectively giving £1 off pints and house doubles. The pub is Grade II listed and regarded as Gosport’s oldest, with famous past drinkers including Admiral Lord Nelson. Historically a Naval pub, rumours persist of a secret cellar passage used to smuggle rum to sailors. Street said they’re delighted to mark the milestone and hope the time capsule will provide an interesting record for future visitors. Source: Beer Today
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