Little Nan's Bar

We spoke to Tristan, the owner of Little Nan’s Bar about his space in Deptford!

Tell us about yourself and your business.

Little Nan’s Bar is a multi-award winning bar and event space, which first launched in 2013 in a windowless back room of a nightclub on Deptford Broadway. Over the years we have travelled as a pop-up all across London, and we opened up in Deptford Market Yard under two Carriage Ramp arches back in 2016. Moving into the Resolution Way Arches is the next chapter to Little Nan’s, as we continue to serve the Deptford community we love so much, and we spoil all SE London locals with Free Private Hire for events and parties.

What makes a railway arch a good space for your bar?

Coming from Deptford, and running businesses in Deptford in the past, including the Deptford Arms on the High Street, Deptford main shopping and socialising spaces used to be all along the High Street. With the use of arches, you now get more spaces, and the evolvement of more High Streets. I love unique spaces, and a railway arch is the perfect fit for us. I also love the history of Deptford train station, and how it’s the passenger train station in London, and now we are below that.

What makes a railway arch a good space for your bar?

Coming from Deptford, and running businesses in Deptford in the past, including the Deptford Arms on the High Street, Deptford main shopping and socialising spaces used to be all along the High Street. With the use of arches, you now get more spaces, and the evolvement of more High Streets. I love unique spaces, and a railway arch is the perfect fit for us. I also love the history of Deptford train station, and how it’s the passenger train station in London, and now we are below that.

What’s one piece of advice you would give to a new business owner looking to open their doors?

Know your audience and the area you are opening up in.