Julian Apperley

Julian Apperley is an experienced pub manager and a staunch atheist who views his pub, The Hare, as a community hub rather than a religious institution. He has dedicated his adult life to the pub industry, serving as a bartender and then as the manager of The Hare, a local landmark in East London. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which depleted his savings and left him in debt, Julian remains committed to providing a social space for locals. He advocates for the importance of traditional pubs in British culture, emphasizing their role as gathering places where people can connect over drinks, devoid of the distractions of food and modern technology.