The Crusting Pipe first opened in Covent Garden in 1980 as one of the first tenants in the area’s transformation from a historic fruit and vegetable market into a shopping and hospitality destination.
Its owners, Davy’s Wine Bars, confirmed the permanent closure on its website, stating: ‘As trading environments and customer habits have evolved, this chapter has now come to a close.’
It added: ‘We remain grateful to the many team members and customers who contributed to the character and success of The Crusting Pipe over the years.’
Located at the heart of Covent Garden’s market hall, the venue offered an extensive wine list alongside breakfast, lunch and dinner options.
The wine bar’s final trading day was 21 December 2025.
Davy’s was founded in 1870 with the opening of the Rising Sun and today remains one of London’s oldest family-owned wine merchants and wine bar operators.
The company currently runs seven wine bars and dining rooms, including Champagne Charlie’s - just a short walk from Covent Garden in Charing Cross - as well as Davy’s at St. James’s and Davy’s at Holborn.
Also under the brand is a number of wine and tapas bars such as El Vino Blackfriars, El Vino London Bridge and The Olde Wine Shades.