London's Historic Pubs With Centuries of Stories

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13 bars in England: Ye Olde Mitre, Holborn, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, The Flask, Highgate, and 10 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in a Facebook post by Facebook.

Ye Olde Mitre, Holborn

Pub

4.7

• This historic pub has been around since 1546 • Look for its hidden entrance down a narrow alleyway

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese

Pub

4.4

• Established in 1538, rebuilt in 1667 after the Great Fire • Known for its vaulted cellars and literary connections

The Flask, Highgate

Pub

4.4

• Dating back to 1663, with traditional decor and a cozy atmosphere • Mind your head at the low entrance

The Mayflower Pub

Pub

4.7

• This pub dates back to 1550 and has a direct connection to the Mayflower ship • Offers a riverside setting and traditional pub fare

George

Pub

4.3

• London's last remaining galleried inn, established in 1543 • Experience a piece of history where Shakespeare may have performed

Prospect of Whitby

Pub

4.4

• Reputedly London's oldest riverside pub, dating to 1520 • Features a noose outside, a nod to its past as a hangman's pub

Anchor Bankside

Pub

4.2

• This historic pub, established in 1615, was rebuilt after the Great Fire • Features exposed wooden beams and a cozy interior

The Hoop and Grapes

Pub

4.6

• One of the few pubs to survive the Great Fire of London, built in 1593 • Retains much of its original character with a unique narrow frontage

The Spaniards Inn

Pub

4.4

• Dating from 1546, this inn is rich in history and literary associations • Enjoy a drink by the roaring fireplace

The Grapes

Pub

4.6

• An historic riverside pub established in 1583 • Co-owned by Sir Ian McKellen, offering a traditional atmosphere

Old Doctor Butler's Head

Pub

4.3

• Built in 1610, this pub is a classic example of an old London boozer • Known for its traditional ales and hearty pub food

The George & Vulture

Pub

4.3

• This historic chophouse and pub dates back to 1672 • Mentioned in Charles Dickens's Pickwick Papers

The Dickens Inn

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4.2

• This unique three-story pub is housed in a converted 18th-century warehouse • Enjoy stunning views of St Katharine Docks

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