Pub in London EC1
Betsey Trotwood
56 Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3BLClosest station: Farringdon, about 7 min walk4.5out of 5 on Google, from 721 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Betsey Trotwood
Pub with cellar gig venue, ground floor pub with shabby chic vibe and elegant upstairs drawing room.
Formerly the Butchers Arms this Victorian pub is named after the character in David Copperfield. The main bar is at street level with a shabby chic vibe. There are separate function rooms on the first floor and the cellar which host music gigs and comedy nights – see website for details. The rooms are available for hire. Food and bar snacks available until 9pm weekdays. The pub is closed on Sundays
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Tables at front of pub
- Live Music
- Family Friendly: Until 7pm
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Function Room: Two available for hire
- Events: Comedy Nights
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- Closed
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Shepherd Neame
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7253 4285
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.5out of 5 on Google, from 721 ratings
5 out of 5Haakon Wilzon Google, May 2024
This is hands down the best bar I was at in my trips to London. I took some bar tours of London and visited many great places. The owner and all the staff here are far better and the atmosphere is a step above. Thanks for giving my family such a great time and I will be back!
5 out of 5bonny earlon Google, October 2024
A rare chintzy olde worlde boozer on the fringe of the City, that was a regular 'crawl' stop off back in the 80s. Now with not one but two (admittedly compact and bijou) music rooms that gets a wide range of top quality acts from Americana, Folk and other genres. Helpful staff and a relaxed atmosphere on the Friday I was there (for the basement venue gig) made me think I should get back down there more often once again!
5 out of 5Ashis Banerjeeon Google, October 2024
One great thing about living in London is that there are always great pubs yet to be discovered. This stand-alone pub on Farringdon Road is well worth a visit, and more. Friendly staff, reasonably priced drinks, and an eclectic well-executed menu, with changing daily specials, based on produce from Smithfield and New Covent Garden, make it stand out from many of the usual formulaic chain pubs, even though it operates under under the Shepherd Neame umbrella. Even the wallpaper has a certain dated charm. Need one say any more?
5 out of 5Andrew Baillieon Google, September 2024
We rented the main room for a party and had the most amazing experience. Amazing pub, Angie and the staff were great and super hospitable. Thank you!
4 out of 5B Mon Google, September 2024
Used to come here a lot in 2009 - 2011 and loved it. Can't quite put my finger on it but recent times I've visited haven't lived up to the good ol days. Prices are on the higher side. The outside area is at a good location for watching the world go by.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.