London Apartments: Top 4 Historic Pubs In London
Author: Binh Zientek
This is a truly unique British institution which you cannot
find anywhere around the world, unless it is a replica of
course. The term 'pub' is a shortened version of Popular Public
House and has been around in one from or another since Roman
times. It is really worth visiting a historic pub because the
atmosphere is unique and you do feel as though you are going
back in time. Here are some of the top 4 historic pubs in
London worth visiting.
The Prospect of Whitby
57 Wapping Wall E1W 3SJ.
Fancy a bit of rough or a walk in the criminal underworld of
smugglers? Then try popping into the formerly named 'The Devil's
Tavern' for a pint and you will be following in the footsteps of
17th century smugglers. The pub was a notorious den for
smugglers and ironically was burnt to a crisp in the 18th
century. In its place was a new pub renamed sedately 'The
Prospect of Whitby' after a ship usually moored there.
Reflecting the 'ye olde' English feel of the past, the interior
is decorated with relics of ships such as ropes and lanterns.
For those suffering from claustrophobia, the terrace may be a
better choice with plenty of fresh air and an excellent prospect
of the river Thames.
The Anchor
34 Park Street, Borough SE1 9EF
This quaint pub, close to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, has been
around since the 1600s and its claim to fame is as the place
where Samuel Pepys safely watched the Great Fire of London
ravaged the city. The famous diarist mentioned in his diary that
he sat in this pub and 'watched the fire grow'.
Like any other historical building, the pub has suffered the
wears and tears throughout the years and in the late 1600s it
was rebuilt following a fire. Since then different owners have
added to the character of the buildings making it a really
interesting combination of various styles.
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
145 Fleet Street, City of London, EC4A 2BU.
This Pub may possibly be the most famous in London, as it has
been a favourite haunt for all the illustrious names of
literature and Fleet street writers. Famous names include
Charles Dickens, Thackeray, Oscar Wilde, Arthur Conan Doyle and
many others. It even has a stuffed parrot named Polly in the bar
which was famous for mimicking customers, so much so that upon
its death it was mentioned in the BBC.
The pub is thought to have been built on a 13th century
monastery as there are remnants from this time in the cellars.
There was an inn going back all the way to mid 1500s which was
destroyed in the Fire of London in 1666, and the Ye Olde
Cheshire cheese as it is known was rebuilt in 1667.
The pub is a maze of wooden beams, low ceilings and open
fireplaces which is very cozy and quaint, or claustrophobic,
dependent on your tolerant level.
The George Inn
77 Borough High Street, Borough, London, SE1 1NH.
Situated in Southwark near London Bridge this is London's only
surviving coaching inn. There was a coaching inn here since
1600s, but after damage from a fire in 1676 it was rebuilt. The
demise of the George Inn as coaching inn coincided with the
increase in rail travel which unfortunately had a negative
effect on coach travel. Sadly, Great Northern Railway destroyed
large parts of the George Inn to convert into warehouses, but
luckily the south side of the inn was left alone and is not
listed by the National Trust.
Enjoy your visit to London!
About The Author: Binh Zientek Accommodation Specialist Tel:
+44 (0)20 7476 7963 sales@qualitylondonapartments.co.uk
http://www.qualitylondonapartments.co.uk
http://www.qualitycityapartments.com
Author: Binh Zientek
This is a truly unique British institution which you cannot
find anywhere around the world, unless it is a replica of
course. The term 'pub' is a shortened version of Popular Public
House and has been around in one from or another since Roman
times. It is really worth visiting a historic pub because the
atmosphere is unique and you do feel as though you are going
back in time. Here are some of the top 4 historic pubs in
London worth visiting.
The Prospect of Whitby
57 Wapping Wall E1W 3SJ.
Fancy a bit of rough or a walk in the criminal underworld of
smugglers? Then try popping into the formerly named 'The Devil's
Tavern' for a pint and you will be following in the footsteps of
17th century smugglers. The pub was a notorious den for
smugglers and ironically was burnt to a crisp in the 18th
century. In its place was a new pub renamed sedately 'The
Prospect of Whitby' after a ship usually moored there.
Reflecting the 'ye olde' English feel of the past, the interior
is decorated with relics of ships such as ropes and lanterns.
For those suffering from claustrophobia, the terrace may be a
better choice with plenty of fresh air and an excellent prospect
of the river Thames.
The Anchor
34 Park Street, Borough SE1 9EF
This quaint pub, close to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, has been
around since the 1600s and its claim to fame is as the place
where Samuel Pepys safely watched the Great Fire of London
ravaged the city. The famous diarist mentioned in his diary that
he sat in this pub and 'watched the fire grow'.
Like any other historical building, the pub has suffered the
wears and tears throughout the years and in the late 1600s it
was rebuilt following a fire. Since then different owners have
added to the character of the buildings making it a really
interesting combination of various styles.
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
145 Fleet Street, City of London, EC4A 2BU.
This Pub may possibly be the most famous in London, as it has
been a favourite haunt for all the illustrious names of
literature and Fleet street writers. Famous names include
Charles Dickens, Thackeray, Oscar Wilde, Arthur Conan Doyle and
many others. It even has a stuffed parrot named Polly in the bar
which was famous for mimicking customers, so much so that upon
its death it was mentioned in the BBC.
The pub is thought to have been built on a 13th century
monastery as there are remnants from this time in the cellars.
There was an inn going back all the way to mid 1500s which was
destroyed in the Fire of London in 1666, and the Ye Olde
Cheshire cheese as it is known was rebuilt in 1667.
The pub is a maze of wooden beams, low ceilings and open
fireplaces which is very cozy and quaint, or claustrophobic,
dependent on your tolerant level.
The George Inn
77 Borough High Street, Borough, London, SE1 1NH.
Situated in Southwark near London Bridge this is London's only
surviving coaching inn. There was a coaching inn here since
1600s, but after damage from a fire in 1676 it was rebuilt. The
demise of the George Inn as coaching inn coincided with the
increase in rail travel which unfortunately had a negative
effect on coach travel. Sadly, Great Northern Railway destroyed
large parts of the George Inn to convert into warehouses, but
luckily the south side of the inn was left alone and is not
listed by the National Trust.
Enjoy your visit to London!
About The Author: Binh Zientek Accommodation Specialist Tel:
+44 (0)20 7476 7963 sales@qualitylondonapartments.co.uk
http://www.qualitylondonapartments.co.uk
http://www.qualitycityapartments.com
