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The 2026 headliners line-up for Independent Venue Week at The Castle (clockwise from top left): Alien Chick, Big Trousers, Ugly Ozo, Flip Top Head, PENGSHUi
Music

Why Independent Venue Week of live music at The Castle matters for Luton’s future

January 21, 2026 Ronny Trousers 2

“It’s about putting Luton on the map, really making this venue a live music staple,” says Ben Barry. “I hate to use the phrase: use it or lose it — but that is where we […]

The Fletton
Food and drink

Luton Airport unveils new landside pub among four new shops

September 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Airport unveils new landside pub among four new shops

Luton Airport has opened the doors to the Fletton, a new landside bar complete with its own outdoor terrace. The Fletton is one of four exciting new openings at the airport that includes sushi and […]

The Bricklayers' Arms
Food and drink

Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics

September 1, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics

Luton is no stranger to harsh headlines. But away from a long line of column inches painting the town in an unflattering light, one seasoned pub-goer has found something very different: a town centre brimming […]

Road works outside the Sugar Loaf pub where a burst pipe caused flooding
News

Popular Luton pub flooded by burst water pipe

August 18, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Popular Luton pub flooded by burst water pipe

A well-known Luton pub has been forced to close for repairs after a water pipe burst due to roadworks outside caused flooding inside the building. The Sugar Loaf, on New Town Street, announced the issue […]

The Brewery Tap
Food and drink

Back on Tap: Closed down Luton pub set to reopen with ‘major improvements’

July 17, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Back on Tap: Closed down Luton pub set to reopen with ‘major improvements’

A much-loved Luton town centre pub that shut its doors earlier this year is set to reopen next month, following a wave of community backing and promises of a fresh new look. The Brewery Tap, […]

The George 2nd pub
Food and drink

Much-loved Luton teashop to reopen… in a pub

May 13, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Much-loved Luton teashop to reopen… in a pub

A Luton teashop is making a surprise return today – less than two months after it was forced to shut down in the Luton Point shopping centre. Robby’s Tea Shop, a town centre fixture for […]

The Battery Farm were one of the first gigs at The Castle since it's recognition as a music venue
Music

‘A future nobody can write off’: The Castle secures key music venue status

March 3, 2025 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on ‘A future nobody can write off’: The Castle secures key music venue status

In a milestone moment live music in Luton, The Castle has now been officially recognised as a grassroots music venue, which could help the hotspot reach new heights. Having already made waves in recent years, […]

Ben Thomson, aka The Looted Youth, during recording for a Vandalism Begins at Home Live Session at The Castle, to highlight the importance of grassroots music venues
Music

Luton music venues are ‘essential pipeline for tomorrow’s megastars,’ says MP

January 29, 2025 Ronny Trousers 2

Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins has championed the town’s creative heritage and the vital role of grassroots music during a speech in the House of Commons, calling attention to the importance of Independent Venue Week […]

Low Girl
Music

‘The show must go on’ as illness forces change in Independent Venue Week Castle gig series

January 28, 2025 Ronny Trousers 2

“The show must go on” is the rally call from organisers after illness forced one headliner to pull out of this week’s series of gigs at The Castle, though a homegrown Luton act who has […]

O'Shea's Bar and Grill on Castle Street
News

Luton Irish pub O’Shea’s to close after 33 years

November 25, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Irish pub O’Shea’s to close after 33 years

A part of Luton’s nightlife and community for more than three decades has announced its impending closure. Iconic Irish pub, O’Shea’s Bar and Grill, which first opened its doors on 29th May 1991, has been […]

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