Historic Pubs
The City
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Ye Old Cheshire Cheese - 145 Fleet Street,
EC4. Blackfriars Tube/BR.
One of the better-known historic pubs, dating back
to the 1600's. Charles Dickens, Samuel Johnson, and
generations of lesser known scribes from Fleet Street
have supped here, although tourists are now the main
clientele. The tiny front bar - with log fire and
sawdust-strewn fire - is a prime spot.
Black Friar - 174 Queen Victoria Street, EC4.
Blackfriars Tube/BR.
With a uniquely wedge-shaped exterior, and an even
more exceptional interior, the Black Friar is an art
nouveau celebration of drinking. Built in 1875 on
the site of the medieval Blackfriars Monastery, first-time
visitors can be spooked by an occasional and eerie
subterranean rumbling that is said to emanate from
the old graves of the monks...or perhaps from the
nearby Blackfriars Tube even?
The Counting House - 50 Cornhill, EC3. Bank
Tube/DLR.
Purists will note that this pub is not historic on
its own accord, but we've included it here because
of the impressive eighteenth century premises. Formerly
a bank, this domed and galleried gem has plenty of
space and good food too.
Jerusalem Tavern - 55 Britton St, EC1. Farringdon
Tube.
A beautifully restored Georgian tavern, with original
fires, panelled cubicles, and tiling. Features beer
from St. Peter's Brewery in Suffolk.
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