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1 Ely Ct, Ely Pl, London EC1N 6SJ, United Kingdom

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Nestled in a hidden alley, this historic 1547 real ale pub dazzles with charming decor and a fascinating history that’s worth discovering.  

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@onthegrid

"A tiny bit of Ely in London, this ancient drinking hole has it’s history tied up with the Cambridgeshire Bishops that once had a palace here. History buffs can see if they can spot the old tree and stone pillar built into the front of the wood panelled facade, but it’s classic pork pie and scotch egg territory for the rest of us." - Kin

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"Housed in a building dating back to 1546, this pub resides in what was once the servant’s quarters for the Bishop of Ely’s palace. Inside the dimly lit interior, patrons can view the remains of a cherry tree that Queen Elizabeth I and Lord Chancellor, Sir Christopher Hatton allegedly danced around when it was used as a Maypole. Sir Hatton was one of the judges who found Mary, Queen of Scots to be guilty of treason. He was reported to be a favorite subject of Queen Elizabeth I. The pub was expanded in 1782 before being remodeled internally in the 1930s but still retains its historic charm. The remains of the cherry tree is tucked away in a corner, behind glass, to the right of the main entrance. The menu sticks to the classic staples of meat pies and toasties, although curiously, refuses to put chips on the menu. Order a pint and Mr. Barrick’s pickle and Stilton pork pie, which is baked in-house. The pub gets its name from the headgear that would adorn Bishop Ely’s brow. Technically, Bishop’s Ely’s residence was a part of Cambridgeshire, and therefore not under the auspice of the City of London. Because of this quirky situation, criminals would hide out in the interior of this Grade II listed building to avoid capture. The cherry tree was said to be the boundary marker between the properties of the Bishop and Sir Hatton. Know Before You Go The nearest tube stops are Farringdon and Chancery Lane. The pub is located down a small alley between Hatton Garden and Ely Place." - Snowdrop68, SEANETTA, esj74, linkogecko

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"Ye Olde Mitre, Clerkenwell. A tiny bit of Ely in London, this ancient drinking hole has it’s history tied up with the Cambridgeshire Bishops that once had a palace here. History buffs can see if they can spot the old tree and stone pillar built into the front of the wood panelled facade, but it’s classic pork pie and scotch egg territory for the rest of us."

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Diana Diana

Google
Great atmosphere. I also love how hidden away it is. Enjoyed the history of the pub (there is a leafelet inside).. And you can still see the cherry tree in one corner of the Pub (behind glass).

Chidozie Lion

Google
Met some good fellows there who were hilarious, telling dad jokes. It was a nice time; it felt like some people called that space home. Amazing!

Petr Mitev

Google
Such a cool atmosphere! Very friendly people, great drinks, and excellent service! Can be a bit hard to find if you don’t know what/where you’re looking for, but it’s absolutely worth it! Really a tremendous pub experience if that’s what you’re looking for.

Bassel Zebian

Google
I was planning to visit this place but unfortunately It was closed. This is one of the oldest pubs in london and must visit. Will definitely plan another visit later

Sharon Sellers REALTOR NEWNAN GA (Max Sellers Homes)

Google
On our recent trip to London, we stopped by this pub because of the story of Queen Elizabeth and the Cherry Tree. It was such a cool and interesting place. They actually have the trunk of the cherry inside the pub. There's so many cool photographs on the walls showing times gone by. The bartenders were super friendly and told us many things about the pub that we knew nothing about. Definitely add it to your "to-do" list the next time you're in London, you'll love it!

Nobby Anonymous

Google
A lovely little gem of a pub, tucked away down narrow alleys. A good range of bottled and draft ales. Looks old, feels old and is old. That's what it's all about. Unfortunately, like everywhere else they have to keep up with current regs and have cameras, cables, etc spoiling the true character of the place. Didn't try the food, but it looked good

Pete Barlow

Google
Wonderful historic pub hidden away down an alley. Closed at weekends. Great real ale. Can get very busy at lunchtimes and early evening, best to visit mid-afternoons. Might be difficult to move around if you are not fully mobile.

Chris Yeomans

Google
Legendary Fullers pub, moist and awesome selection of beer

Diana Diana

Google
Great atmosphere. I also love how hidden away it is. Enjoyed the history of the pub (there is a leafelet inside).. And you can still see the cherry tree in one corner of the Pub (behind glass).

Chidozie Lion

Google
Met some good fellows there who were hilarious, telling dad jokes. It was a nice time; it felt like some people called that space home. Amazing!

Petr Mitev

Google
Such a cool atmosphere! Very friendly people, great drinks, and excellent service! Can be a bit hard to find if you don’t know what/where you’re looking for, but it’s absolutely worth it! Really a tremendous pub experience if that’s what you’re looking for.

Bassel Zebian

Google
I was planning to visit this place but unfortunately It was closed. This is one of the oldest pubs in london and must visit. Will definitely plan another visit later

Sharon Sellers REALTOR NEWNAN GA (Max Sellers Homes)

Google
On our recent trip to London, we stopped by this pub because of the story of Queen Elizabeth and the Cherry Tree. It was such a cool and interesting place. They actually have the trunk of the cherry inside the pub. There's so many cool photographs on the walls showing times gone by. The bartenders were super friendly and told us many things about the pub that we knew nothing about. Definitely add it to your "to-do" list the next time you're in London, you'll love it!

Nobby Anonymous

Google
A lovely little gem of a pub, tucked away down narrow alleys. A good range of bottled and draft ales. Looks old, feels old and is old. That's what it's all about. Unfortunately, like everywhere else they have to keep up with current regs and have cameras, cables, etc spoiling the true character of the place. Didn't try the food, but it looked good

Pete Barlow

Google
Wonderful historic pub hidden away down an alley. Closed at weekends. Great real ale. Can get very busy at lunchtimes and early evening, best to visit mid-afternoons. Might be difficult to move around if you are not fully mobile.

Chris Yeomans

Google
Legendary Fullers pub, moist and awesome selection of beer

Tammy T.

Yelp
The best pubs i have visited during my stay in London. The server was very nice. We went on late Monday night, the kitchen was closed but we were ablw to order some nibbles that paired very well with the beer

Henry's T.

Yelp
If you "fancy a proper pint" while visiting London, we'd recommend a visit to Ye Olde Mitre. Opened in 1547 (that's not a typo), it offers limited seating both inside and out. It can be a little tricky to find, since it is located in a small alley, so this is not the place you just happen upon. You need to set out in search of it. We'd recommend navigating the extremely narrow staircase in order to toast with friends at "The Bishop's Room" upstairs. Its cozy environs are coveted by locals in the know. We arrived in the early afternoon to find it completely empty. However, long before we could finish our drinks it became a standing room only situation. Food choices are limited to homemade bar snacks, so plan your visit here mostly for the beverages. We found this to be a great place to stop for a quick respite from sightseeing. And that's...Henry's Take. #londonpubs

M R.

Yelp
They don't honor reservations even after confirming with THEIR email confirmation system so don't even bother to make one. Why have a booking system if you will not honor it?

Shanah C.

Yelp
SUPER PACKED! historical (built in 1546?) TINY pub (inside) with outside tables and some tables in a secondary room. Came here to have a quick drink. Very hard to find! In a residential complex with NO SIGNAGE leading you down a hallway / alley??

Brandis S.

Yelp
I stopped in Ye Old Mitre to get out of the cold, and I'm very glad I did. I was surprised at how empty the bar was, especially given its location, but apparently I was visiting during low season (no complaints!). The staff were extremely friendly and turned the music into our personal playlist. Drinks and prices were excellent. But the star of the show was the interior, truly a beautiful place to relax and warm up.

Kim S.

Yelp
Super old building and now a pub- maybe was a pub way back as well. 2 separate rooms with different entrances and outside seating. They have an assortment of bar bites - either warmed in a toaster oven or cold. You order at the bar and take your beverage with you. Good for 2 drinks, and then it's just too crowded.

Kirk G.

Yelp
Awesome little old pub in an alleyway. Great beer selection and lots of character. Recommend the Bishop's Room upstairs!

Roadie S.

Yelp
I only had a beer here but I'm glad I took the time to stop in. The outdoor area is such a unique place to enjoy a drink. Quick service and relaxed atmosphere.

LM S.

Yelp
Small quaint pub hidden down an alley. Good beer and great find.. Harry Potter feels :).

Gordon V.

Yelp
Hidden gem in the London hustle and bustle. Very quaint and old time pub with all the charm of going back in time. Difficult to find if you have never been, it is down an alley that opens up as you walk through. The dark rich wood interior is cozy and has the authentic feel of going back in time. Great beer and service!

Jan B.

Yelp
I need to humbly admit: I love you. Feeling home after an evening or long week full of work. Getting my pint of London Pride while warming up at the fireside. It could not have been different in 1546.

Jennifer S.

Yelp
How can you go wrong with history? In the middle of holborn you can find this pub. Which has been around since 1546. Now that's an old pub! It's a tiny pub with some outdoor smoking space. It's a must see for the history buffs.

Chris S.

Yelp
Visited this place for drinks after work with coworkers while on a business trip in London. Was recommended by some locals. It's one of the oldest pubs in London and you'll know it as soon as you walk in. We mostly had beer and tried a few apps. Nothing fancy but definitely a memorable place and a spot would recommend grabbing a couple beers at if you're visiting London.

Cherpumple F.

Yelp
Small size pours just like at any British pub Their cheese and onion toast tastes like ranch Doritos, with real cheese! Super cool spot. Especially if you're a tourist and a nerd.

Lori-Jo S.

Yelp
If I lived in London I could, without a doubt, drink my life away in here. Set back off Hatton Garden down a hidden alleyway, this is a pub that you need to make a destination of. You won't find many tourists in here due to its near-secret location in Holborn, so it feels like real London in there (they filmed a scene from Snatch in here for goodness sakes!). It's got a tiny little bottom floor which gets packed shortly after work lets out, but if the day is decent you will find most people spill out into the little courtyard - it's perfectly secluded behind the buildings around it. Even if it's raining there is a section with a covered roof to stand under. I'm including a photo of an excellent sign posted by the bar - indeed if you are a proper real ale drinker from the North you WILL find this place on any respectable list, so this might be a requirement!

Fernanda S.

Yelp
Ye Olde Mitre is the oldest pub still standing in the City of London (which y'all know is only 1 square mile big, but still impressive come on). Is that what makes is so cool? Well, probably yes, but there is much more to it. The place was built in the 1500 and I must say that the first time I tried to find it I never did, it's so hidden. it was so rainy and I was so tired. Long story short, in the second attempt I was luckier and in no time we found this tiny little alley behind a church that lead us to the coolest pub I've been so far. I mean, where else in the world you find a pub built around a cherry tree where the first Queen Elizabeth danced around? Cooooooooool! The ambience is history by it self, but if you want to learn more, you shall find the notebook available in an upstairs room that explains the history of the pub. The walls are old you can even see how much the floor has gone down, the first room we walk in from the street is so small that probably only fits 6 people sitting Let's talk about beer, it's a pub after all. They have excellent choices, nothing too fancy but the beer on tap is fresh and yummy. If you need a snack they also have options but I've never tried myself. If you are only in London for the weekend I'm afraid you won't get to visit this place as they only open from Monday to Friday, but even if you can't get in it's worth to walk around the pub/church area and see a little bit more of London's history.

David J.

Yelp
Said to have been founded in 1546, the current building dates from 1772, and feels like it. That's if you can find it, that is, for never can a pub have been so well hidden: Ely Place is a tiny side-passage off Hatton Garden, just up from the junction with Holborn Viaduct. (At the moment, (6/7/07) scaffolding on the street frontage makes it even harder to find). It was built supposedly to serve the staff of the Bishop of Ely, who had his London residence adjacent. The residence was the setting for all sorts of history (it features in Shakespeare several times), including a five-day banquet for Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon in 1531, at which gargantuan quantities of food were consumed. The residence is long since gone, but the pub thankfully survives. It has several small rooms (including a small snug), wood panelled and covered with prints and pictures. An alleyway snakes around the building, which now provides space for the smokers. It's very cosy in winter, and very atmospheric. Its location means that it less frequented by tourists than many other historic pubs, although immediately after work it does get very full with City folk. It also featured in the 2000 film 'Snatch' by Guy Ritchie, starring Brad Pitt. The beers include guest ales alongside Adnams (Broadside) and Deuchars IPA - one of my favourites, and generally in good form here. They do very traditional pub food - scotch eggs, sausage rolls, pork pies and pickled eggs, alongside simple toasties (amazing value at £1.50) and nuts, but (oddly) they do not sell crisps. The staff are friendly and helpful, and know their beer - they host occasional beer festivals. Overall, a great place for a pint.

David S.

Yelp
Apparently this happens to be London's oldest pub. I'm going to have to trust the internet on this one namely because I plugged 'London's Oldest Pub' into Google and this was one of the pubs that it spat out. I can't remember how old it actually is, but I believe it dates back to around the time of the Great Fire in 1666. Anyway this pub can actually be a little tricky to find, namely because it is hidden down an alleyway. At first I was expecting a proper London Alleyway, not a narrow behind a doorway Brussels Alleway, but after walking around looking for if for a few minutes I eventually found it - namely because somebody came out suggesting that she was expecting a lot more from 'London's Oldest Pub'. Anyway, as a pub I actually quite like it, especially since it is actually hidden away from the rest of the city. Sure, it may not feel like you have stepped back into the 17th Century, but there is a rather quaint feel about it nonetheless. At first it looks small, but it turns out that there are a number of rooms around here, and it appears that the alley is actually a part of the pub as well. I have to admit that I quite liked this place and would definitely be back.

Maha N.

Yelp
Honestly, this is the best English pub I've visited during a trip to London with my grad school program. I am very American, I'm just putting it out there, and Ye Old Mitre Inn was everything that I could've asked for and more (seriously what you would picture an English pub to look like in the movies). My girlfriend and I arrived around 5:30 p.m. today. There are multiple entrances and sections of the pub and we found a place to sit relatively easily (I feel like bigger groups would have a problem although my close friend and her group of Buzzfeed UK colleagues had no issue taking over the entire second floor). We sat and enjoyed a few glasses of wine and beers while we chatted about all of the interesting things happening in London. Can't tell you much about their drinks other than the glass of Sauvignon Blanc that I enjoyed was phenomenal. About ten blocks away from the Holborn tube stop close to my hotel. It was awesome, especially with the pictures of important dead English figures hanging on the mahogany wood walls. Five stars in my book :]

Steve B.

Yelp
I do like Ye Olde Mitre. The name sounds like one of those fake Ye Olde tourist trap places but this is real. The pub has been around since 1546 but not sure any of the original building remains. Like many old(e) pubs in the City of London they've often been rebuilt, extended and modified several times over many years. What I like is that it's surprisingly down to earth and un-gastrofied and all the better for it because it's a pub, not a restaurant. The staff are quick and have some banter and the drink selection is good. It's a Fuller's pub and has the usual Fuller's beers including London Pride and Honey Dew (a good one). It still feels fun to go there down the almost secret alleyway and the back room is nice and cosy for the winter. A favourite pub in the City. The crowd is a mix of regulars / after work crowd from the area and a few visitors coming to check it out. All good.

Keith A.

Yelp
A must go to pub. Great beers on tap at a good price! Tuff to find but we'll worth it.

Louis R.

Yelp
Proper wood floors. Proper leather chairs. Proper historical pictures in proper picture frames. Proper flowing of Fuller's pub cask ale pints. Proper cheeky barkeep. Properly hidden in an alley from you tourists. Properly filled with after-work London locals. Proper 'pub' NOT 'gastro-pub' or 'resto'. Proper atmosphere to get dodgy with your improper mates. In case you didn't get me, I said PROPER, bruv. PROPER.

Tricia J.

Yelp
Coolest quaintest spot! Amazing atmosphere. You really AREin what is clearly one of the oldest pubs in all of London. It's very small and the menu items are minimal at best, so don't go there to eat, go there for an amazing location, great beer and atmosphere. We ordered wine and that was terrific too. Loved this spot!

C K.

Yelp
It was great to finally get here today on st Patrick's day. Cozy "British" pub with great atmosphere and quirky architecture you would expect in an a old, historic London bar. You have to really look to find it though! Service was good even though it was very crowded. Pricing was as expected.

James C.

Yelp
Best beer I had in London. Pump style no-carbonation beer smooth going down while standing in a very old alley outside the inn with my beer on a barrel and good conversation with my friend.

Ben C.

Yelp
They say its haunted. It's bloody haunting to get to the other side of the bar that is. I mean, once you in, your in your segment of the pub. To exit you may have to walk round the block to get to the other side of the bar. Its like in the middle and each segment of the bar is almost in a different building. Whether or not I was mildy drunk the first time I went I don't know but it was a magical experience nonetheless. Ye Olde Mitre Inn is one of londons oldest pubs. A long serving place, where drink is the mission, not food. No, this place is a fortress of londoners and their post work boozing. Its quite tricky to find if you were indicated the area. Its between buildings and roads. Not a thoroughfare but a needle in a haystack. That said, its a wonderful find indeed. I love this pub and its one of london's best! If just to see it more than anything.

Brian C.

Yelp
This was my favorite pub of my mini-crawl! It was in a nice location, wasn't stuffy, had a good selection, and good servers. I ordered at the bar, sat on a bench and enjoyed, then left. I love history, so walking into a place like this is fun for me. Being American, it was awesome to think this bar has been there (granted, probably rebuilt or remodeled several times) since a little over 50 years after Columbus sailed the ocean blue. Let that timeframe sink in. It celebrated it's bicentennial several decades before the USA was the USA. If you don't have GPS, be sure to pay attention to the signs on the wall. I entered from Halton Garden and there is only a small sign over an arched entryway which leads you to the pub.

David P.

Yelp
A pub in the wall. I always enjoy a pub that is a bit hard to find, Ye Olde Mitre is one of those. Situated on Hatton Garden the Diamond District of London. If you are looking for a quiet pub with nice seating, then you should probably look for somewhere else, this place is always busy and situated down a mews which adds to its charm. The reason you know the pub is there is because of the amount of people in the alley. The drinks aren't exactly cheap, the food is nice and the service is pretty fast, you can sometimes get a seat but it is the exception not the rule as most flat surfaces have people stood with a drink. If you are looking for a quaint pub that you want to show people and are in the area, I'd suggest this place for sure.

Ranee W.

Yelp
One of my favorite spots to visit. Hidden down that little alley, such a great find. Quaint and cozy size but attentive service and worth a visit, especially with it's history.

Freya C.

Yelp
Traditional pub Quintessential English Exposed timber Knobbly glass Decent beers Better ales Usual spirits Reasonable wines Outdoor courtyards- fairylight canopy Cosy indoors- fireplace corner Toasted sandwiches 90p sausages Sunday lunch Afternoon tea Ely Place/ Hatton Gardens Cobbled alleyway Hidden gem

Qype User (voicy1…)

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Here's another five-stars for Ye Olde Mitre. Thoroughly enjoyed myself there, it's a place rich in history. It's true it gets crowded, but you have just have to be quick to grab a seat when one opens up. It's a good place for drink and happy chat. Good ales as well. Will deffo be going back! :D Stef'sVoice4U-Voiceover

Jack I.

Yelp
Wonderful place to come and have few pints...great atmosphere, great beer...on word of warning though, is it is tough to find..it is in the middle of the block with an entrance via a walkway...but well worth the effort.

Qype User (gutter…)

Yelp
A great Little pub that has it's own mini beer festival once a year. The ales are always well kept and it gets very busy at lunchtime, where you can choose from toasted sarnies, sausage rolls and scotch eggs The staff are always attentive and efficient. Outside there are barrels on the main passage way and more down a little side alley. When I say this place is small, I am not joking. 15 people on the front bar and 15 in the back and it's heaving, but don't let that put you off. Well worth a visit!

Qype User (KatBro…)

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When I was a baby, my parents use to leave me in my Moses basket in the office and sneak off for a lunchtime pint here. If I were them, I'd have done exactly the same. The Mitre serves hands down the best bar snacks in London (cheap, too). Large, savoury gherkins, delicious scotch eggs - so I'm told, scotch eggs aren't really my think - and, my God! The most moreish toasted sandwiches in London, rich with mustard, pickle or whatever else you want. Mmm... Ale-wise, the list is great, but I'm a G&T girl so quite happy with that. Get into the snug in the back bar and settle in for a lazy afternoon of drinking, snacking and relaxing. It's bloody freezing in winter though, so if you're near a window, make sure you've got a jacket to hand.

Qype User (Deva…)

Yelp
Ye Old Mitre is a hidden pub in a little alleyway off Hatton Garden (opposite Boots). The nearest stations are Farringdon and Chancery Lane. Inside the pub is very small. It gets crowded very quickly but it's a good place to be if you don't come during lunch or after 5pm. There is no music. The wooden structure and the picturesque deco give this pub a traditional touch. Outside the tables have been replaced by barrels. No stool nor chair. It looks very picturesque. The food is ok (typical pub food), they are known for their toasts. A must see! I highly recommend it

Qype User (OldHob…)

Yelp
We know it is worth the small effort to enter along the very narrow alley (at the Holborn end) running between Hatton Garden and Ely Place to find this wonderful place. It is a Fuller's Brewery house. This former Tudor site and subsequently rebuilt public house remains an English beer celebration. Lunch still remains very basic eats. Recommend the toasted sandwiches. We found the "behind the bar" people obliging and helpful. If this ever changes, go elsewhere. During our visit, English staff made conversation with customers. In London! The lunchtime trade relies on a mixture of local business people and tourists. We, now among the latter, are clearly expected and welcomed, but in return we do not want a pub bistro. This public house remains a serious English beer house. Of course, good wine and other wet sales (tradespeak) are available. We will watch pricing policy and Fullers. Courtesy always counts behind the bar. The Mitre is a good example where the staff excel in good mannered service to customers. They maintain exemplary standards. We advise you arrive before noon. Later lunch visitors will find no prisoners are taken by regulars in the grab for seats at the tables inside! Standing mainly only possible outside with your pint on an upturned barrel for young and fit. Highly recommended for a summer thirst quencher. Enjoy an historical building and surroundings of national English importance with a pint of real beer. Not open at week-ends

David M.

Yelp
This is the spot in London for a mellow drink ! Great atmosphere. Has that isolated antiquated feel to it that just breathes relic and I love places with that kind of feel since London can often have that shiny and squeaky sleek feel to it. I stumbled upon this place with a friend while waling through the streets late night and yes indeed, it was a nice discovery to our surprise. Food is decent, but it's the atmosphere and drinks that win the day for me. FOUR STARS. SEE YOU AGAIN SOON, MITRE.

Alex T.

Yelp
Place is a fantastic piece of history! Great atmosphere, everyone is just there to have a pint and hangout with quality people. The workers were warm and friendly, the snacks were good, the beer was good, and it was just an overall great pub! It's pretty hard to find, tucked in an alley that's down a side street, but once you find it it's a great experience. It's cramped inside and out, with lots of people smoking outside, but don't let that dissuade you. It's a great experience which I definitely recommend.

Helen J.

Yelp
Perfect place to catch up with an old friend on a weekday. Loved the charm and atmosphere of the place.

Qype User (edhaye…)

Yelp
If you can find a seat this is a wonderful place to while away a winter's evening (or a winter's afternoon, for that matter). Its history and idiosyncracies are what give it is unique charm and, as surely one of the smallest pubs you'll ever come across it is certainly intimate. An absolute swine to find (and possibly to fit into), but once you are through the door it's worth the trouble. The beers are the usual Adnams offerings (but that's not a bad thing) and the food is simple but quickly served, well-priced, and fits with the nature of the place.

Qype User (Chlse…)

Yelp
It gets crowded very quickly, it's a good place to be if you don't come during lunch ( the food is ok, they are known for their toasts ) or after 5pm. The wooden structure and the picturesque deco give this pub a traditional touch. It was built supposedly to serve the staff of the Bishop of Ely, who had his London residence adjacent. The residence was the setting for all sorts of history, including a five-day banquet for Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon in 1531. The residence is long since gone, but the pub thankfully survives. It has several small rooms , wood panelled and covered with prints and pictures. An alleyway snakes around the building, which now provides space for the smokers. The nearest stations are Farringdon and Chancery Lane.

Qype User (Phill9…)

Yelp
Great old English pub. Reallly enjoyed the beer. Cheers, Phill

Mathieu F.

Yelp
Hidden gem! Quiet and cozy, a true pub ! 5 stars !!!

Hesseh S.

Yelp
Lovely pub very well hidden really worth the search . Not a huge range of beer but very varied and a good choice . Very atmospheric .

Robert K.

Yelp
Awesome atmosphere. The people are friendly and the ales are flowing. Food is decent but pricey and are only small portions for snacking.

Qype User (charli…)

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I take my wife to Ye Olde Mitre quite often as we both just love the vintage look which kind of reminds us of our youth. Most of the time its complete packed but that doesn't really bother us cause we are too busy enjoying the Fullers ales. Although it tends to get crowded the atmosphere is calm and relaxing which I find very appealing. An overall great place to go.

Una O.

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Fantastic old worldly pub hidden away in Holborn. Jammed full of after work Londoners you won't find many tourist here. I have only been the once but can't wait to get back and let an evening roll by over a few pints.

Christian C.

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When you are looking for an authentic old English pub, this is it! At around 500 years old this place has history. It's small but the pints are good and it's nestled among old and modern buildings. Tucked away really. It's right off Fleet Street. Not a touristy area so it's just the right place to feel like a Brit.

Qype User (MissGo…)

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Ye Old Mitre was built in 1546 is a delighful old pub to drink in from time to time. The present building as we know it was erected in 1772 and its claim to fame that a tree-trunk infront of the bar is said to be a part of the of a Maypole that Elizabeth danced around. Do remember that being in the City it closes at 5 pm.