Pub in London EC1
Bishops Finger
9-10 West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9JRClosest station: Farringdon, about 5 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 476 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Bishops Finger
Classic, informal pub with real ales on tap and meat sourced from nearby Smithfields Market.
Also known as the Rutland. The pub is named after signposts in Kent which point direction, as they look like a finger. A single bar pub with a function/dining room upstairs along with the toilets, The pub is traditionally in feel with wooden furniture and an array of pictures on the walls. There are a couple of tables outside the front of the pub. Food available from a classic pub menu, the meat is from the nearby Smithfield market
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Outdoor Seating: Tables at front of pub
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant
- Real Ale
- Function Room
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- 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 7248 2341
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 476 ratings
5 out of 5Alex Conkletonon Google, July 2024
A classical Smithfields gentrified pub. Overlooking the London landmark meat market, this is a pub for well to do clientele. A vintage, embossed plaster patterned ceiling features beautiful, heritage glass droplet lamps over the shiniest floor I've seen in a pub. This pub is clean & well loved. A proud, vintage back bar with brewery brand painted mirrors overlooks a well loved original bar & a good selection of draught beers. The cute dumb waiter has original brewery brand painted doors & there's an art covered wall of local historical story. High tables with stools, lower benched seating & a…
5 out of 5Chris Keenanon Google, August 2023
Nice pub serving fresh Bishops Finger ale. Personally I like a colder beer so after I tried the cask ale, I switched to the colder bottled Bishops Finger. Ordered the Market Sausage ‘n Mash. Absolutely delicious!! Plenty of seating. Relaxing atmosphere and not busy on a Monday evening. Friendly staff with quick service. Good tunes playing, lively crowd, great food and even better beers. A must try spot for the tourist or the local.
4 out of 5Debra Duncan-Silveraon Google, May 2023
I didn't know pubs like this still existed in Central London especially after the pandemic so I was glad to stumble across this gem. It has lots of dark wood inside which adds character to the decor and ambience and serves a great rose wine. They have a private function room upstairs as well as limited outside seating overlooking Smithfields & Barts Hospital. Lovely.
5 out of 5Chris Son Google, August 2023
If you want sausages, mash and gravy then you'll be hard pressed to find better in the city. Have been several times and the food and beer is always good. One of my favourite places. The staff are friendly and the service is prompt. Service was delayed on a recent visit but the quality of the food made up for it.
5 out of 5Mark Hendriksenon Google, June 2024
Great traditional pub in Smithfields, good beers and pub grub, wines etc., delightful team at the bar. Met with 4 friends and easy for them all to get to from various parts of the UK and London. Thanks for looking after us and the vegetarian burger with bacon 🥓 😉😆 best, Mark
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.