Ye Old Mitre

Pub in The City
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7 / 10 from 2 reviews
Address
Ely Place
1 Ely Court
The City
London
EC1N 6SJ
Map
Telephone
020 7405 4751
Region
The City
Nearest Station
Farringdon
0.17 miles
Category
Pubs
Other Branches
Spirit Group
Opening Times
Monday Open 11:00 - Closes 23:00
Tuesday Open 11:00 - Closes 23:00
Wednesday Open 11:00 - Closes 23:00
Thursday Open 11:00 - Closes 23:00
Friday Open 11:00 - Closes 23:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Ye Old Mitre, established in 1546, is a pub that is well known for its range of toasted sandwiches, for which they also provide a takeaway option. They serve a selection of beers, real ales, wines and spirits and provide outside seating on the terrace. Catering for private parties is available upon request.

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User Reviews

TheMog

Feb 13, 2009

Had a few pints with a mate here yesterday. Great atmosphere, good quality beers, friendly staff and nice bar snacks. Don't expect full on pub meals it's sandwiches, sausage rolls etc, but nice all the same.

As the previous says it is very small but well worth a visit... if you can find it.
Mangogirl

Sep 28, 2005

This wee pub is difficult to find - keep your peelers open as you walk down Hatton Gardens, or you'll miss the sign. The pub is situated next to a courtyard - great for standing outside in summertime. To be honest, you might have to resort to that even when it's colder, because this place is TINY. It's an authentic pre-Victorian pub - Dr Johnson probably drank here. If you ordered a vodkatini they'd probably send you down the road - this is a place for drinking pints. In the afternoons, it's full of old geezers, but in the evening it fills up with the usual suits.

I would definitely recommend it as a quirky and genuine place, though not the most glamourous one...
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