There's nothing better than having a pint of beer in one of the London's oldest pubs.
In this article, I tell you all about it.
Here we go!
London's oldest pub: article summary
London's oldest pub: The Guinea
While the building itself only dates back to 1720, there has been an inn on this site since 1423, which guarantees The Guinea a place on this list.
More recently, it has become famous for the steaks served at the Guinea Grill. They'll cost you a bit, but you can come back to this place to try this dish some other time.
They also offer pies to satisfy your hunger, so you'll be sure to enjoy your stay here.
How to get there?
The easiest way to get there is by public transport. The nearest station is Bond Street.
The Lamb and Flag
One of the smallest venues on this list, Lamb & Flag can also lay claim to one of the bloodiest histories.
Poet John Dryden was nearly murdered in this location a hundred years before the bar was built in 1772.
In the 19th century, regular fistfights in the alley earned it another name: "The Blood Bucket". Fortunately, things have calmed down since then.
How to get there?
To get there, I recommend you take the train. The nearest stations are Covent Garden and Leicester Square.
London's oldest pub: Cittie of Yorke
The current building is a replica built in 1920, but a pub has existed here for almost 600 years, so it's still one of London's oldest pubs.
The Samuel Smith Brewery owns and operates this location, so you won't get as much variety here.
That said, the lower prices make up for this, and Taddy lager will appeal to everyone.
How to get there?
You can quickly reach the site from Chancery Lane station.
The Old Bell Tavern
No other pub on this list boasts such an impressive architect as The Old Bell was built by Sir Christopher Wren, who was rebuilding St Bride's Church. after the Great Fire of London.
It's not even the only pub he would have built, as nearby Ye Olde Watling, managed by the same chain, was also rebuilt by the architect.
How to get there?
The nearest train stations are City Thameslink and Blackfriars.
London's oldest pub: Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
Easily winning the award for oldest pub on this list, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese is not the place to go if you want to sit by a window and watch the world go by.
It's more appropriate to imagine yourself as the protagonist of a Victorian crime thriller, with sawdust on the floor and wooden bays with high-backed pews.
It really does look like one of London's oldest pubs. The original pub was destroyed in the Great Fire of London, but it didn't take long for a successor to rise from the ashes.
The pub dates from 1667, because it was rebuilt in 1667. There are in fact a pub on the site since 1538!
How to get there?
The nearest train stations are Chancery Lane and Blackfriars.
Ye Olde Mitre
A land issue meant that this pub was technically part of Cambridgeshire until the early 20th century.
Ye Olde Mitre thus makes a somewhat dubious claim, to be the oldest in London.
However, rumor has it that Elizabeth I danced around the cherry tree that once stood outside.
How to get there?
To enjoy the atmosphere of this pub, the nearest stations are Chancery Lane or Farringdon.
As you tour these venues, you'll find yourself in some of London's oldest pubs. All you have to do is sit down at the bar, order a pint of beer and soak up the unique atmosphere.
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