The George 40 Liverpool Street EC2M 7QN
Quintessentially British, on the corner of Liverpool Street and Bishopsgate, The George is a rare step back in time. Take in the crowning glories of its original architecture of oak panelled walls and the crafted Victorian ceiling whilst enjoying a tipple and classic comfort food.
The Globe 83 Moorgate EC2M6SA
Our particular Globe, with its elegant rococo exterior, occupies a prominent position at the junction of London Wall (which runs along the line of a Roman wall) and Moorgate. In the reign of Charles I, there were eight Globe pubs in London, and by the middle of the 19th Century there were 31. Historically the emblem of Portugal, the globe advertised pubs selling fine Portuguese wines.
The Old Bell, Fleet Street. 95 Fleet Street, near Blackfriars station, EC4Y 1DH
No other pub on this list can boast as impressive an architect as The Old Bell, which was built by Sir Christopher Wren for his masons, who were rebuilding St Bride’s Church after that pesky Great Fire. It’s not even the only pub he’s rumoured to have built, as nearby Ye Olde Watling (run by the same chain) also has a place in his portfolio.
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, 145 Fleet St, near Blackfriars station, EC4A 2BU
Easily winning the prize for best-named 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. Gloomy, and with almost no natural light, it’s more suited to imagining yourself as the lead in a Victorian crime thriller. We’ll take our pint with a side of murder and intrigue, please.
The Seven Stars, 53 Carey St, near Chancery Lane station, WC2A 2JB
How many of the oldest pubs in London give you the opportunity to pick up free legal advice? The Seven Stars definitely will; it predates the neighbouring Royal Courts of Justice by the small matter of 280 years, and now plays host to crowds of lawyers at the close of day.
The Cittie of Yorke 22 High Holborn London WC1V 6BN
Firmly rooted in the Victorian, built in Edwardian times, a pub site since medieval days, and with a Tudor disregard for spelling, you’ll find a very different atmosphere in this Grade II listed wonder bar. The entrance passage leads past a small wooden bar into the main chamber, a cavernous space that wouldn’t look out of place in Bavaria. This bit's still known as the Henekey’s bar, the former name of the complex.
The Old Red Cow 71/72 Long Lane, Barbican, London, EC1A 9EJ
The 'Local Beer House' was born out of a love for 'nice pubs'! We wanted to create an environment that was conducive with fun, relaxation and conversation. We also wanted to celebrate the effort and commitment of craft brewers both in Britain and abroad in producing a variety of beer that you won't find in many establishments, in short 'a delicatessen of beer' Hence the contemporary 'local beer house' was invented.
Allied to this we wanted to match our drink with some interesting honest food, provide warm friendly service and create great atmospheres through quirky design.
The original beer houses were set up in the mid 18th century as an alternative to Gin Parlours that were dens of iniquity. Beer was seen as less harmful and therefore individuals started to open their homes selling beer, eventually the government of the time decided to give permission for certain places to sell beer and granted licenses. The beer house was ready to trade.
The Coriander 55 Aldersgate Street, Barbican, EC1A 4LA
The Coriander restaurant group started with Buckhurst hill, Essex in 2000. In 2003, a second restaurant opened its doors in Vauxhall, south London followed by Blackheath, south east London in 2006.The Coriander management take great care to ensure that our diners are happy with both our food and service. We have many years of experience in providing service and catering to standards of excellence. Our food speaks for itself. A delicate blend of Northern Indian and Bangladeshi flavours combine to create a unique taste to tantalise all palates. We always use fresh ingredients, locally sourced produce where possible and have most of your traditional favourites within our extensive menus.
Quintessentially British, on the corner of Liverpool Street and Bishopsgate, The George is a rare step back in time. Take in the crowning glories of its original architecture of oak panelled walls and the crafted Victorian ceiling whilst enjoying a tipple and classic comfort food.
The Globe 83 Moorgate EC2M6SA
Our particular Globe, with its elegant rococo exterior, occupies a prominent position at the junction of London Wall (which runs along the line of a Roman wall) and Moorgate. In the reign of Charles I, there were eight Globe pubs in London, and by the middle of the 19th Century there were 31. Historically the emblem of Portugal, the globe advertised pubs selling fine Portuguese wines.
The Old Bell, Fleet Street. 95 Fleet Street, near Blackfriars station, EC4Y 1DH
No other pub on this list can boast as impressive an architect as The Old Bell, which was built by Sir Christopher Wren for his masons, who were rebuilding St Bride’s Church after that pesky Great Fire. It’s not even the only pub he’s rumoured to have built, as nearby Ye Olde Watling (run by the same chain) also has a place in his portfolio.
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, 145 Fleet St, near Blackfriars station, EC4A 2BU
Easily winning the prize for best-named 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. Gloomy, and with almost no natural light, it’s more suited to imagining yourself as the lead in a Victorian crime thriller. We’ll take our pint with a side of murder and intrigue, please.
The Seven Stars, 53 Carey St, near Chancery Lane station, WC2A 2JB
How many of the oldest pubs in London give you the opportunity to pick up free legal advice? The Seven Stars definitely will; it predates the neighbouring Royal Courts of Justice by the small matter of 280 years, and now plays host to crowds of lawyers at the close of day.
The Cittie of Yorke 22 High Holborn London WC1V 6BN
Firmly rooted in the Victorian, built in Edwardian times, a pub site since medieval days, and with a Tudor disregard for spelling, you’ll find a very different atmosphere in this Grade II listed wonder bar. The entrance passage leads past a small wooden bar into the main chamber, a cavernous space that wouldn’t look out of place in Bavaria. This bit's still known as the Henekey’s bar, the former name of the complex.
The Old Red Cow 71/72 Long Lane, Barbican, London, EC1A 9EJ
The 'Local Beer House' was born out of a love for 'nice pubs'! We wanted to create an environment that was conducive with fun, relaxation and conversation. We also wanted to celebrate the effort and commitment of craft brewers both in Britain and abroad in producing a variety of beer that you won't find in many establishments, in short 'a delicatessen of beer' Hence the contemporary 'local beer house' was invented.
Allied to this we wanted to match our drink with some interesting honest food, provide warm friendly service and create great atmospheres through quirky design.
The original beer houses were set up in the mid 18th century as an alternative to Gin Parlours that were dens of iniquity. Beer was seen as less harmful and therefore individuals started to open their homes selling beer, eventually the government of the time decided to give permission for certain places to sell beer and granted licenses. The beer house was ready to trade.
The Coriander 55 Aldersgate Street, Barbican, EC1A 4LA
The Coriander restaurant group started with Buckhurst hill, Essex in 2000. In 2003, a second restaurant opened its doors in Vauxhall, south London followed by Blackheath, south east London in 2006.The Coriander management take great care to ensure that our diners are happy with both our food and service. We have many years of experience in providing service and catering to standards of excellence. Our food speaks for itself. A delicate blend of Northern Indian and Bangladeshi flavours combine to create a unique taste to tantalise all palates. We always use fresh ingredients, locally sourced produce where possible and have most of your traditional favourites within our extensive menus.
