Lizzy NL
The Old Bell close to Blackfriars and St. Paul's was a wonderful find. It was a really hot day when I visited, what a relief to be in a well airconditioned pub! It's a very nice, atmospheric and historical place. The staff were friendly and my chicken burger and chips were simply delicious!
Chris Keenan
Stopped in for a pint. 5£ for a Timothy Taylor’s. Comes in a nice pint glass. Menu and food coming out of the kitchen looks good. Solid spot for a quick bite or a beer. Nice atmosphere!
Tom Walsh
Great variety of beers, and a similar mix of classics and modern twists on the food menu. A traditional steak and ale pie is an easy choice, and I recommend the chorizo bites as well. The staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and the music choices were on point as well. Overall a great experience!
Dmitry Krainyk
Great pub, nice atmosphere, music, friendly staff, many options for food and beverages
cristi cristian
A very cosy pub where you can enjoy a delicious pint of authentic beer in a relaxing and comfortable place. This old-fashioned pub will transport you into a far, far away era.
Very polite and friendly staff.
Clean toilets.
It's a must if one is in that area.
Ирина Алтынок
Amazing experience. Good selection of beers. Big portions and delicious food. Friendly and smiling staff. Cozy and atmospheric interior. Strongly recommended.
Thiego Campoy
Depending what you're looking for, The Old Bell Tavern may be the perfect place.
It's a typical British pub with good selection of beers and drinks, not big but perfect size when having a catch up with friends around the City.
Regular pub food menu and really good, highly recommended.
Big shout to Zain for offering a great hospitality, second to none and probably one of the best I have had in the City.
Thanks for having us!
Dave Grego
Upon entering this establishment, the atmosphere filled me with warmth, I was momentarily greeted by the most cheerful bar staff. I was then served the most delectable crisp pint of Pravha which truly quenched my thirst.
10/10 recommend
Jacqueline Ruge
Great little pub with tons of history and awesome bartenders. Visiting from the states and this was a great place to grab a beer and take in some history. Highly recommend!
Eric Johnson
We had a wonderful time at the Old Bell Tavern on August 22, 2023. The employees were very friendly and helpful to a couple of Americans looking for a good meal and drinks. The atmosphere was great. Highly recommend this tavern!
Chris Morris
I LOVE ❤ THIS COSY HISTORIC LONDON TAVERN - A REAL GEM. My wife and I have twice recently visited this wonderful historic tavern - and for me personally already a 'Number One' favourite within the famous 'Square Mile'. It gave me the impressions of a warm, attractive, welcoming Inn with a charm to lure you through its low beamed wooden doors, as here awaits fine tasty food on the menu and a varied selection of beers and ales. ( I love the 'GHOST SHIP'🍺) We thoroughly enjoyed a festive meal, pint or two in a good spirited vibrant atmosphere. Good music in the background finely tuned, and beautifully decorated with decore throughout the confines of the bar. Noteworthy are the interesting historic wall relics steeped with London history, and also the elaborate front stained glass window with a fine portrait of Sir Christopher Wren by the front entrance. If you come far and wide to the City of London, then I recommend folks this one for your bucket list of places to visit. Even if only for a drink and admire its historical showcase interiors and exteriors. Very clean ( good toilets despite a flight of stairs), with a vibrant atmosphere to embrace you. Relaxed moments here too experience depending on times, day, week of the year. An excellent location too and perfectly ideal after a good City hike. Thank you to the kind hospitable and polite staff, and 👍 yes, we will return!. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 regards Patricia & Chris. Rating:10/10.A1.
Becky T
Lovely historic (now-Nicholsons) pub. It had more seating than expected, though many were the backless short stools.
You can view the menu and order via the app (as most pubs these days), and service as expected.
Clean, nice darker ambience fits with his historic vibe. Fairly slow midday weekends.
Andy Weston
Back to the Old Bell after a long absence and found it was just as good as the last time. Good range of beers, nice atmosphere and a real pub feel to it (unlike some of the other pubs in the area). Originally designed by Sir Christopher Wren for the use of the stonemasons working on St Brides behind the pub in 1678, it was once in the epicenter of the printing industry and journalism but now is a bit quieter. Definitely one to go back to.
W.M. Alvarez
Lovely vibe, excellent drinks. Zane served us well. Highly recommended.
zahrine hassan
By far, one of the best pubs I've visited! The pub is cosy, exactly what we expected from one of the oldest pubs in London. It has some really great features that are super old but in great condition.
The staff were lovely, easy to talk to and helpful.
The food was great! Had a sharing plate with my boyfriend and we both had burgers. Absolutely stuffed! Highly recommend!
André-Pascal Werthwein
I was really surprised. From the outside the pub seems rather dark and actually not that inviting.
But on the inside it is really neat. Clean, Light, Spacious and super friendly staff. I had one of their (Meat) Pies as well as an Pale Ale. I enjoyed both!
Sheila Karner
I love old pubs, especially the ones you have to search for to find. It’s not touristy, and it has lots of old world charm. We stopped for a pint on our own self-guided pub crawl.
Justin Bennett
Magda rocks - puts a smile on your face immediately - the place is very great too.
Amazing service and such a fun place amongst the corporate jungle ... cool history about the place too :)
Diane Smitherman
We visited for the first time last night at 7:30pm, we asked the lady behind the bar if they were serving food to which she replied “you’ve got to be quick we close at 9”. The food was not good, I had cod in batter and chips, the fish was soggy and tasteless and the chips tasted old. By 8pm the barmaid had turned off the quiz machine, I think she wanted to go home! We left soon after! Lovely old looking building.
Trevor Davies - Sedgwick
Nice place and really good food we go in exet time we are in London it's a great place
Violetta Cywicka
cute little pub with a great selection of pies and ales. The staff was helpful and professional and food arrived quite quickly. the spinach and cheddar pie with a pint of herbalist ale were for sure one of the best we had in London,
Sunileo
Classic styled bar entrance and few high stools and table. When we visited the place, there was rugby game going on which was thoroughly enjoyed by the crowd. Fish and chips was our quick bite and pale ale. Good combination and nice ambience to hang out.
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