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I'm thinking of organising an historic pub crawl of London for a small group.  Based on my internet research I can sort something out, but thought it pertinent to ask if anyone on here has any suggestions (to go to or avoid) based on experience.

Cheers in advance.

There's the Blind Beggar in Whitechapel where the Krays used to frequent, some guy got murdered in it - that's quite historic ?

Also (apparently) the place where there was a speech that led to the creation of the Salvation Army...somewhat differing claims to fame. :)

Edit: That's just the sort of thing, thanks chap.

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese in Fleet Street. One of the oldest pubs in the City.

Got to be a Wetherspoons somewhere

Prospect of Whitby in Wapping is brilliant, all full of pirate and shipping memorabilia, but I think it's real stuff not just themed.
Overlooks the Thames
Would have recommended it first but couldn't remember the name, so had to look it up !

Should be top of your list

Cheers all (except Audrey  ;)), keep 'em coming.

You could try the Rochester Castle in Stoke Newington, which is apparently the oldest Wetherspoons still open.

Wetherspoons tend to be based in old buildings, so if you wanted historical architecture or something like that you could easily go to 'spoons.


Some of 'em are shit holes obviously though.

Why don't you text Bob, he's been in every pub in the uk I reckon

 :) A good shout.  Cheers mate.

Ye Olde Watling, Watling Street.

Historical pub on a cobbled street looking up at St Pauls Cathedral.

This may be of use

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/uk/london/10725161/Londons-best-historical-pubs-the-ultimate-tour.html

Princess Louise in Holborn and Jerusalem Tavern in Farringdon. The Mayflower in Rotherhithe is visible across the river from the Prospect of Whitby.

A mate of mine did the Monopoly pub crawl, I don't know whether this is any help..

http://monopolypubcrawl.org.uk/

You could try the Holborn Whippet, brews commemorative beer for the London Beer flood of 1814

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Beer_Flood

The BBC recently covered pubs that are now listed. The London pubs are at the bottom of the article and all worth a visit
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-34072662

The Jamaica Wine House in the city is also worth considering

This is a great pub.

Last time I visited was about 30 years ago, but assuming it is still open.
http://www.adventuresofalondonkiwi.com/2014/04/the-widows-son-hot-cross-buns-and-bun.html

I would have said Dirty Dicks in Bishopsgate, but think it's being renovated and lost a lot of its character now. Such a shame.

This thread makes me sad. We are moving offices from historic Fleet Street to soulless Canary Wharf when I get back from my holidays :(

If ever a pub was well named. Been a year or so since i was in there, but its been grotty for many years.

Cheers for all the advice. The telegraph site was going to be my starting point, but thought it prudent to seek local knowledge.

Just pretend they never told you, keep going to the old offices.

I've done the same route, but couldn't tell you if any of the pubs were any good. I was out of it after about number 8.

Everyone, in their lifetime, needs to do the circle line challenge..

Before they are 19..