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crawler

I used to use a pub in Marylebone call The Feathers which I believe to be the smallest pub in London; it is now called The Swan and Edgar and the bar is made from old books. Anyone know any other 'odd pubs' i can visit?

Posted: 2011-05-08 22:08:43

krunchie frog

That sounds pretty cool.

I went to The London Stone recently, opposite Cannon Street tube station. It's a gothic-horror kind of theme. The loos are hidden behind secret doors in the bookcases.

Posted: 2011-05-09 11:37:36

crawler

ORIGINAL: krunchie frog

That sounds pretty cool.

I went to The London Stone recently, opposite Cannon Street tube station. It's a gothic-horror kind of theme. The loos are hidden behind secret doors in the bookcases.

Thanks, I went into a simialr pub near Marble Arch (Marlborough Head) but have to admit I found the toilets behind the bookcase a bit frustrating; during a crawl round the metropolis I need the toilets to be easily accessible ha ha

Posted: 2011-05-11 20:52:33

krunchie frog

ORIGINAL: crawler

ORIGINAL: krunchie frog

That sounds pretty cool.

I went to The London Stone recently, opposite Cannon Street tube station. It's a gothic-horror kind of theme. The loos are hidden behind secret doors in the bookcases.

Thanks, I went into a simialr pub near Marble Arch (Marlborough Head) but have to admit I found the toilets behind the bookcase a bit frustrating; during a crawl round the metropolis I need the toilets to be easily accessible ha ha

Ah well you only need to ask where they are once :)

Posted: 2011-05-12 01:41:29

All In London

A few links

The Swan & Edgar
http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/clubs_bars/venue-7054.php

The Marlborough Head
http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/clubs_bars/venue-523.php

The London Stone

http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/clubs_bars/venue-494.php

A few more:

The Glasshouse Stores
Quirky and Olde Worldy
http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/clubs_bars/venue-568.php

Waxy O'Connor's
A giant preserved tree trunk in the middle of the place!
http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/clubs_bars/venue-1464.php

The Spaniard's Inn
A bit of a trek (Hampstead) but built in 1585!
http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/clubs_bars/venue-1190.php

George Inn
A former coaching inn, it was rebuilt in the 17th century after being partially destroyed in a fire.
http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/clubs_bars/venue-936.php

Anyone got any more to add?

AIL Staff :)

Posted: 2011-05-13 10:22:23

krunchie frog

Waxy O'Connors reminds me of something from Lord of the Rings. Damn pricey though

Posted: 2011-05-13 20:39:08

crawler

ORIGINAL: krunchie frog

Waxy O'Connors reminds me of something from Lord of the Rings. Damn pricey though

I've put it on the list as its (sort of) en route to Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese in Fleet Street, I'll just have to make sure its not my round

Posted: 2011-05-14 09:31:36

brainrabbits

1. Have you tried the Jerusalem Tavern in Clerkenwell. History and calm atmosphere mixed together.
2. Also suggest Ye Olde Mitre Tavern in Ely Court. Legend has it that is was a bolt hole for criminals as it was outside the jurisdiction of the London Police! Anyway it is hidden away and is a great venue.
3. Just off the Thames path is the Mayflower, one of may pubs on the route. But it still has some old charm.

Posted: 2011-08-06 09:26:51

Gavalar

ORIGINAL: brainrabbits

1. Have you tried the Jerusalem Tavern in Clerkenwell. History and calm atmosphere mixed together.
2. Also suggest Ye Olde Mitre Tavern in Ely Court. Legend has it that is was a bolt hole for criminals as it was outside the jurisdiction of the London Police! Anyway it is hidden away and is a great venue.
3. Just off the Thames path is the Mayflower, one of may pubs on the route. But it still has some old charm.

Agreed, Ye Olde Mitre Tavern is great.

Posted: 2011-08-08 19:04:47

crawler

Been to the Mayflower twice and its been shut on both occasions but I'm touring again this week so might give it another go

Posted: 2011-08-28 21:57:09

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