"Claimed To Open In: 1623. Although it was rebuilt around 1820 so it’s basically brand new. Ye Olde Factor: A horse-drawn cart, sweet maidens wearing aprons, and an east London dog who suspiciously isn’t wearing a crochet vest. These are just a few of the things you’ll see depicted in the gorgeous old tiles behind this Grade-II-listed pub’s bar. The gigs at this loud and proud Shadwell pub are also legendary. Alleged Notable Regulars: Once again, Charles Dickens, because writing Bleak House was clearly thirsty work." - jake missing, heidi lauth beasley, sinead cranna