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Hi everyone,

This is a weird and sad post to write, but it's impacting my work this week so you deserve to know.

High Hill, the bar in which I have worked and hosted game nights for the last two years, will be closing at the end of this month. I am absolutely heartbroken.

The next game night will be the last, though I am considering finding a new venue so that we don't lose the fantastic community we've fostered over a shared love of pints and video games.

High Hill is more than a second job for me, it's been a lifeline. I love the work I do online but sometimes it's a very lonely experience. High Hill gave me an opportunity to work as part of a team again, with some of the best people I've ever had the privilege to call colleagues. I will miss it dearly for the rest of my life.

The news has hit me hard so, with regret, I'm not streaming today and I'm also going to have to put this week's episode of Press Any Chiodini on ice.

Cherish your favourite places, everyone - you don't always know how long they'll be there.

Thank you for reading

Johnny

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Taproom Update - HACKNEY BREWERY

We are deeply saddened to announce that, at the end of this month, we will be closing our taproom. Unfortunately, the ongoing situation with our landlord, London Borough of Waltham Forest, has become untenable. Despite having a fully licensed taproom and consistently paying our rent, the Council will not grant the necessary permission for us to continue running the bar.

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Mat Wetton

That sucks I'm so sorry. Look after yourself

Minna L

Oof, that sucks. Haven’t had the opportunity to go there myself but it’s always sad when a beloved community place is forced to shut down. Best of luck in finding a new place❤️

Alex Greenhouse

Dang, I'm sorry to hear that your third space is closing down, I know it's a major part of your life. Big hugs to ya 🫂

Weaver

🫂

Lisa Hunt

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this news. Sending love to you and everyone else who works there.

Bill

Consensual internet fist-bump of support.

Kara Dennison

Terrible news. Even in my one night there I could tell how special it was to so many. 🫂 Take care.

Baudlairean

Johnny I am so sorry to hear this. I'm very far away on the other side of the pond, so I can't say I know exactly what the circumstances are locally, but I have faith that someone as cool, thoughtful, and kind as you are would be welcomed to bring the community you've built to a new place with open arms. God knows they'd be lucky to have you. Please take all the time you need to mourn this loss - unexpectedly having your 'third place' taken from you most certainly is one.

Adam Garnett

Sorry to hear this Johnny. Always sucks to lose a place you love. We're all here for you if needed :) x

Merissa J

I'm sorry, Johnny. That sucks big time. Take care of yourself.

Etopirynka aka. Kate

I'm so sorry to hear that! Take all the time you need, we re not going anywhere ❤️

spooky shran

I was so sorry to see this news on twitter 😞 I've never had the pleasure of visiting, but my heart goes out to you, the owners/staff, and all of the lovely folks who came to your game nights & the taproom. one of my favorite boston breweries had to close down last year due to landlord BS, so I feel your pain. hope you can find a new spot to host your game nights x

Tee

Damn this is so sad to hear, I’ve loved every game night I’ve managed to come to and everyone there had been so welcoming, especially as I usually come alone! Sending all the love to you and everyone there 🫂

Retro_Futurologist

I am so sorry for you and the rest of the team who work there ❤️

Freya Ingram

I am so very sorry. Sending hugs over the airwaves.

Matthew Reynolds

So sorry Johnny. Always enjoyed your updates from working there ❤️

Oliver Beckham

Oh, that's so sad, I love our Johnny Games Night community and the High Hill staff are so wonderful and lovely I hope you can find another place to do games nights Johnny, it's been so wonderful to meet like minded people whilst being absolutely absurd with you all!

Dominic Carter

I'm so sorry to hear this Johnny, I hope you take decent time to look after number 1 and look after the health in general. Here's to communities in general.

Someguy Sittindown

Being in Montreal, I have never been able to attend game night, but it seemed like a ton of fun!!! And has someone who likes to go back to the same places and had an enjoyable work place with good coworkers; I understand and feel your pain. My heart goes out to you... Take good care of yourself.

Monstah

Damn. Please take time to grieve the loss of what sounds like a wonderful place.

Raven

I'm so sorry. I really enjoyed the unfeasibly large D&D night I came to and was hoping to come back again soon.

Nick Jeffery

Sorry to hear about it, Johnny. I used to play in a regular Monday night Poker league - it DID have prizes for the winners, but was a friendly atmosphere, and great fun - unfortunately COVID saw the night die off... Hope you find somewhere else to host.

Esther Scholey

Really sad and completely understand the impact this must be having on you. Take care. x

Dexter L. Pearson

Sorry to hear the news, Johnny. Sounds like it was the kind of place where anyone was welcome, which made it a staple of the community. Not only that, but also it's near and dear to your heart. Take care of yourself, Johnny, and we'll wait for the next Press Any Chiodini to go live; we can't enjoy you without you - you matter, too.