Ed Sheeran doesn’t need to head out for a pint with friends anymore—he just strolls into his garden. In a heartwarming chat on the Call Her Daddy podcast, the singer revealed that he’s transformed an old barn on his property into a fully functional pub, echoing the cozy charm of his favorite teenage hangout.
A Barn Reborn
"When I was a kid, I’d go to this particular pub to unwind. It was my place—it felt like me," Sheeran shared. But as fame made such ordinary escapes more elusive, he decided to bring the experience home.
So he did. With a spark of inspiration and a few eBay finds, Sheeran outfitted the barn with vintage pub gear, installed a bar counter, added a cinema, and even dug a secret tunnel leading to a hidden listening lounge. It’s not just a pub—it’s a personal sanctuary.
Lancaster Lock: A Toast to Family
His homegrown pub carries a name brimming with meaning: Lancaster Lock, a fusion of the maiden names of his and his wife’s mothers. “I wanted something that felt personal—something that connected us,” he explained.
And the pub is no static tribute. Sheeran hosts intimate party nights there, surrounded by music, memorabilia, and longtime friends.
A Chapel, a Carol, a Community
The pub isn’t the only treasure on his property. Nearby stands a small chapel, where each Christmas, loved ones gather for carols before heading to the pub for mulled wine, shortbread, and classic holiday spirit—Sheeran style.
"I’ve built a little village in my backyard," he said, “a place where I can live the life I love without always being seen. Sometimes, you just want to be with your people—no phones, no pressure.”
Music That’s Rooted, Yet Reaching
The podcast appearance followed the release of “Azizam”, Sheeran’s latest track co-written with Swedish-Iranian producer Ilya Salmanzadeh. A fusion of folk-pop and Middle Eastern influences, the song reflects the same ethos as his backyard pub: grounded in roots, yet open to the world.
Ed Sheeran isn’t chasing peace anymore—he’s curating it. And at Lancaster Lock, surrounded by stories, melodies, and those who matter most, he’s crafted a space that feels unmistakably like home.
