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Historic London Pubs

There are many historic pubs in London, each with their unique story and merits. Nearly all pubs, in Central London at least, are post 1666 because the Great Fire burnt old medieval London to the ground, with few survivors. Below are some of London's finest examples of historic pubs. All have been changed or adapted over the centuries but they still have the atmosphere of an authentic period pub.

See also London Pubs - A Brief History blog.

Southwark

George Inn, Southwark, London

Re-opened and invigorated, the George Inn looks fresher and brighter. The windows gleam and walls look regal in their new Studio Green. Best of all, t...

City of London

Black Friar, City of London, London

This narrow wedge-shaped pub is jammed against the railway line at Blackfriars. It was built in 1875 near the site of a thirteenth century Dominican P...

Olde Cheshire Cheese, City of London, London

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese is one of the few pubs in London that can justify the 'Ye Olde' in its name. It was well known in the 17th century and many pu...

Holborn

Princess Louise, Holborn, London

The Princess Louise has been carefully restored to her original Victorian layout thanks to Yorkshire brewer, Samuel Smith. They have bucked the trend...

Olde Mitre Tavern, Holborn, London

There's a sense of discovery when you find the Old Mitre Tavern. It's hidden down an alleyway between 8 and 9 Hatton Garden, marked by an old crooked ...

Westminster

Argyll Arms, Westminster, London

This eighteenth century pub had a 'makeover' in 1895. The result is one of the most magnificently decorated pub interiors in England. What makes it so...

Tower Hamlets

Prospect of Whitby, Tower Hamlets, London

Possibly London’s most famous pub, the Prospect of Whitby dates from 1543, built as a simple tavern in the expanding docks; by the 17th century it had...

St. James's

Red Lion, St. James's, London

One of London's most magnificent pubs, a realmust on any visitor's list. From the outside it looks pleasant enough, plain brick wit...

Maida Vale

Prince Alfred, Maida Vale, London

Built in 1863, the Prince Alfred is a prince amongst pubs. The spectacular façade is as striking as it is unusual, its bowed etched glass is rare and ...

Warrington Hotel, Maida Vale, London

Gordon Ramsey sold this historic London pub to Faucet Inns in August 2011. When Ramsey acquired the Warrington in 2006 he put a restaurant on the firs...

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