The Globe Tavern

Fortuna’s investment in the Globe Tavern is about far more than refurbishing a building. It is about safeguarding a place that has long formed part of Stanley’s character and social fabric, while creating something that better serves the community for generations to come.

The Globe occupies a site with deep roots in the town’s history. The original stone cottage dates from around 1847, and the Globe business moved to its present Crozier Place location in 1893, making it one of Stanley’s longstanding historic landmarks. Historic records and local heritage sources place it firmly within the story of the town’s development and waterfront life.

Fortuna’s approach is to restore and renew, not erase.  We recognise the Globe as a core part of Stanley’s heritage, noting its cultural and historical significance, its location within the Conservation Area, and the wider community value of a sensitive restoration that helps revitalise the historic town centre.

This matters because the project is not simply cosmetic. The refurbishment plans respond to long-standing structural, safety and service issues, including roofing, cladding, drainage, electrics, plumbing, fire safety and accessibility, while also creating a more functional and welcoming venue. The aim is to give the Globe a genuine new lease of life: preserving its identity, improving the experience for customers, and making it fit for the future.

Just as importantly, the vision is community-focused. The proposed works create the opportunity for the Globe to evolve from a tired late-night venue into a more attractive, family-friendly and flexible space, with improved kitchen facilities, better internal layout, upgraded amenities and a sheltered beer garden that can be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. In a small community, places like this matter. They are where people gather, celebrate, reconnect and welcome others in.

For Fortuna, this is an investment in the life of Stanley as much as in a property. It reflects a belief that historic buildings should continue to serve the communities around them, and that responsible stewardship means putting capital behind places that contribute to the identity, vitality and long-term future of the Falkland Islands.