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MORPETH ARMS LONDON SW1P 4RW 58 Millbank, Pimlico
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This grade II listed pub was bought by Young's Brewery in 1984 and lovingly restored.
Its riverside views, outside seating and proximity to the Tate Gallery make it a popular place for local workers and visitors alike.
Located on the corner of Ponsonby Place, the Morpeth Arms was built by pub specialist Paul Dangerfield in 1845. The pub was purpose-built to serve the wardens of notorious Millbank Prison, on the site of which the Tate Gallery now stands.
A prisoner is said to have died in the vaults under the pub whilst trying to escape and that his ghost still haunts the cellars!
The pub has retained some of its original features, including etched and cut glass windows, fine wood carving and some unusual embossed wall decoration.
It's a busy lunchtime local and when the sun's out the benches outside are in great demand. There's a good selection of sandwiches and hot food and being a Youngs pub, the beer is good too.
MORPETH ARMS London SW1
OPEN Mon-Sat 11.00-23.00
Sun 12.00-22.30
TEL 020 7834 6442
TUBE Pimlico, Vauxhall
FOOD Mon-Sun 12.00-20.00
BEER Young's range