All Angles UK correspondence returned to the pub for the first time since November, drawn back by memory, familiarity, and one lingering question: would the curry still be the same? What we encountered instead was a moment of change — quiet, human, and unmistakably bittersweet.
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During the visit, All Angles UK caught up with Nick Ghimire, bartender and server, during his lunch break. The pub, Nick confirmed, was sold just two weeks ago to new owners from Asia. With the sale comes transition — not only for the business, but for the people who have been part of its everyday rhythm.
Nick also confirmed that he will be resigning from his role at the pub in two weeks’ time, marking the end of his chapter there. For regulars, his presence behind the bar and on the floor has been a constant, familiar, reliable, and quietly appreciated. Yet amid the uncertainty, there was reassurance. Nick confirmed that the curry, the very reason All Angles UK returned — will definitely be back.
The dish itself has long been more than just a menu item. Rich, aromatic, and patiently layered, it delivers warmth rather than heat, depth rather than excess. It’s the kind of curry people remember months later, the kind that becomes part of a place’s identity without ever needing to shout about it.
All Angles UK also spoke with a few customers during the visit, including a couple who have been coming to the pub for a number of years. Their reaction reflected a wider mood — affection tempered with uncertainty.
“Nick is lovely, he’s a great lad,” one of them said. “We’ve been coming here for years.”
They paused before adding, “We don’t really want to comment too much on it being sold — but he’s a good lad. We’ll miss him.”
Others echoed similar sentiments. While opinions on ownership changes were guarded, feelings about the people were not. The pub, it seemed, was less about who owned it and more about who gave it life day to day.
As the venue moves forward under new ownership, Nick Ghimire prepares to move on. His departure closes a familiar chapter, one built on service, conversation, and small moments that quietly matter. And so the question lingers. With no food currently being served and only drinks confirmed for the moment, attention turns to the weeks ahead.
The next two weeks may bring clarity, but for now, no date has been confirmed for the curry’s return. When it does come back, what will it be like? Will it taste the same — carrying echoes of what came before — or will it signal the beginning
For now, All Angles UK wishes Nick the very best in what comes next — and watches with curiosity to see how the next chapter unfolds, one plate at a time.
The food will be back, pubs go through this during transition
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