Pub in Smithfield
Butcher's Hook & Cleaver
60-63 West Smithfield, Smithfield, EC1A 9DYClosest station: Barbican, about 4 min walk4.2out of 5 on Google, from 929 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Butcher's Hook & Cleaver
Roomy pub combining a former bank and an old butchers' shop, with wall frescoes and chandeliers.
Fuller's Ale & Pie House opened November 1999 on the corner of Cloth Fair combining a branch of The Midland Bank and a wholesale meat supply shop. The upstairs mezzanine level can be used for private functions.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: On pavement
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 10:00 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
- 12:00 – 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Fuller's
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7600 9181
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.2out of 5 on Google, from 929 ratings
4 out of 51956gooneron Google, September 2024
This Fuller's pub is large and occupies two floors. It is bright with lots of natural light. It is situated opposite Smithfield market and is a short walk from Barts hospital. They had four cask beers, I opted for a London Pride at £6.45. I noticed a nice collection of around 20 whiskies. They do serve food and the service was good. The very clean toilets are in the basement although the stairs are wide and not too steep. In summary a nice pub that I enjoyed.
5 out of 5Mike Aon Google, August 2024
Absolute hidden gem, avoid the tourist spots…..visit a quiet and off the local grid. Chill atmosphere, no blasting music, just drinks and friends. Proper old skool pub with a fresh refurb. Like stepping in Time.
5 out of 5Gino Schilderson Google, April 2024
I had some nice small talk with a friendly man from Argentina taking the orders. Though I prefer a bit more worn down places when I go to London, this one was relatively new but it had a great ambiance. The fish&chips were nice with a small glass of argentinian (of course! :-) wine. Thanks to all the staff!
2 out of 5Mark Hanley (ASTRKX)on Google, September 2024
Terrible pie and mash, pie was dry and really tough pasty with over peppered meat. Mash is mash and gravy’s is gravy but for £19 it really wasn’t good for what you pay. When I explained this to the staff, they offered me a free coffee when it is currently the height of summer. Staff were perfectly nice but I wouldn’t come here again for food. Edited 19.09.24 - mr.manager I spoke to the server on this, she offered me a free coffee to say sorry when it’s 25’c+ outside… The survey said she doesn’t eat there as she doesn’t like the food. I’ve accidentally deleted the photo of all 5 meters of…
4 out of 5Alex Conkletonon Google, June 2024
A grand, stately drinking hall. Grandiose mixed modernity of a heritage property in a vintage location. This massive pub in Smithfields is loud & proud. Big entry to the vast pub Palace, well modernised. Beautiful ceiling coving & roses drop modern chandeliers all over a clean, well kept, professional pub. A modern mezzanine is sympathetically edged in heritagesque railings & decorative paper. There's window perimeter high stools & sills to compliment a large number of dining tables & chairs. There's a buzz of professional groups' bordering on too loud but there's significant street overspill…
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.