The Oldest Pubs In London – Historical London Pubs
London is home to many historic pubs, each with its own unique story. Here are some of the oldest pubs in London:
- The Prospect of Whitby – Wapping (1520)
- Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese – Fleet Street (1667)
- The Spaniards Inn – Hampstead (1585)
- The George Inn – Southwark (1676)
- The Lamb and Flag – Covent Garden (1772)
- The Old Bell Tavern – Holborn (1670)
- The Dove – Hammersmith (1785)
- The Red Lion – Soho (1686)
- The Blackfriar – Blackfriars (1690)
- The Viaduct Tavern – City of London (1864)
- The Mayflower – Rotherhithe (1550)
- The Anchor – Bankside (1614)
- The Princess Louise – Holborn (1873)
- The French House – Soho (1941)
- The White Hart – Whitechapel (1601)
- The Old Mitre – Hatton Garden (1772)
- The Lamb – Bloomsbury (1772)
- The Angel – Rotherhithe (1629)
- The Seven Stars – Holborn (1602)
- The Old Mitre – Hatton Garden (1772) (est.1546)
These pubs have stood the test of time and offer a glimpse into London’s rich history.
Some of the best pubs in London
Central London
- The Cittie of Yorke – Holborn
- The Coach and Horses – Soho
- Lamb and Flag – Covent Garden
- The Dovetail – Farringdon
- John Snow – Soho
- The George Inn – South Bank
- The Museum Tavern – Near British Museum
- The Crown Tavern – Clerkenwell
- The Harp – Covent Garden
- The Black Friar – Near Blackfriars Bridge
North London
- The Southampton Arms – Gospel Oak
- The Duke of Cambridge – Islington
- The King’s Head – Islington
- The Red Lion – Fitzrovia
- The Spaniards Inn – Hampstead
- The Churchill Arms – Kensington
- The White Horse – Chelsea
- The Fox and Anchor – Smithfield
- The Calthorpe Arms – Gray’s Inn Road
- The Spaniards Inn – Hampstead
These pubs offer a mix of history, atmosphere, and great drinks, making them perfect spots to visit in London.
