This historic pub on the site of a tollgate was once the haunt of highwaymen, who when caught were hanged nearby. The pub appears in Dickens’ Pickwick Papers and in Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
This pub was built in 1720 on the site of an older tavern. As a boy Charles Dickens, who used to visit his godfather who lived nearby, was made to stand on a table and sing to the patrons.
Opening shortly after the Great Fire, this ancient pub was regularly visited by Dr Johnson when he was taking a break from writing the first English dictionary, at his home in nearby Gough Square.
Strong case for being the oldest pub in London - may well be predominantly the original building dating back to 1602.
Art, atmosphere and ping pong, one of the nicest bars in Shoreditch. Watch out for the communal toilets
Local legend has it that this inn was used by Oliver Cromwell as a headquarters, which he reached by tunnel from his hiding place on nearby Oliver’s Island during the English Civil War.
Outstanding food. Fresh fish from Billingsgate market. Excellent choice of vegetarian dishes. Owned by the Meantime Brewery, with a great range of lagers, ales and stouts.
Includes a range of Spanish beers & wine. The clientele is an odd mix of young local hipsters, older people who have been coming there for 2 decades & tourists who seem to have wandered in by mistake.
awesome little boozer off the beaten track and away from the trendies. But trendy in itself. food looked good. Friendly staff. pingpong table and outside drinking :)
Tim, the winner of MasterChef 2011 works here behind the bar...but I don't think he was too happy about that! But none the less, a great pub, with amazing selection of ales, and pizza! I recommend it!
This cosy riverside pub dates back to the 16th century, and boasts the smallest bar in England – 4 foot 2 inches by 7 foot 10 inches.
This bar is the height of sophistication with an exceptional wine list, an extensive range of champagnes and stodgy cigars available to slurp, sip and smoke as applicable. Mehr erfahren.
The bar leads to an indoor Japanese restaurant decorated in silk and charcoal. The crowd throughout looks the part too. More locals in the know than tourists clutching guidebooks. Mehr erfahren.
