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Niall Horan Jokes Basement Pub in His London Home Was His ‘Worst Idea Ever’

Niall Horan admits his swanky basement pub in a £10m London pad has become an unintended late-night magnet, forcing inventive tactics to shepherd guests home.
PUBLISHED27 Mar 2026 08:42 GMT UPDATED27 Mar 2026 08:42 GMT

Key Points

  • Basement pub in his West London home attracts late-night after-parties when local pubs close.
  • He ends parties by cutting music, switching on lights, and guiding guests out via a side entrance.
  • Property includes a proper pub with a piano; he met partner Amelia Woolley at a home dinner.

NIALL Horan is looking back on one very ambitious home upgrade with a sense of humour.

During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the singer revealed that building a full pub in the basement of his £10 million London home turned out to be, in his words, “the worst idea” he’s ever had.

Horan explained that because London pubs typically close around 11 p.m., the after-party naturally ends up at his place.

“All of a sudden I have a house full of people,” he said, adding that getting guests to leave can be a challenge.

His solution? Turn off the music, switch on the lights, and quietly usher people out through a side entrance.

The former One Direction star said the space is a real pub rather than just a bar, and it even includes a piano. Still, he joked that singing after a few drinks is the last thing he wants to do.

Horan also shared a sweet detail about his relationship with Amelia Woolley, revealing that the couple first met at a dinner party at his home through mutual friends. The pair have been together since 2020.

The singer reportedly bought the West London property last year and has been renovating it into a more grown-up family home. Professionally, Horan is also looking ahead, recently confirming that he has started gathering ideas for his fourth album.

Why This Matters

Horan’s pub-in-the-basement anecdote humanizes the star, highlighting how celebrities navigate home life, privacy and hosting pressures—while offering fans relatable, humorous insight into celebrity domesticity and the challenges of blending personal and public worlds.

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