Pub in London EC2

Old Doctor Butler's Head

2 Mason's Avenue, London, EC2V 5BT
Closest station: Bank, about 5 min walk

4.3out of 5 on Google, from 865 ratings

Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.

Old Doctor Butler's Head, London EC2

About Old Doctor Butler's Head

Traditional cask marque-attributed pub with wooden interior, scarlet curtains and red leather seats.

Traditional City workers pub originally established in 1610, its present building dating from after the Great Fire of London in 1666. A Shepherd Neame pub serving the full range including special brews from their micro-brewery, the one room comprises a raised rear seating area and a drinking area at the bar. Wood panelling and historic prints add to the atmosphere. Gas lights although no longer used are still in situ. On the first floor is a separate lunchtime restaurant, with a large function room above.

Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.

Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Sports TV: TNT Sport
  • Games: Dart boards in upstairs function room
  • Serves Food
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Restaurant
  • Real Ale
  • Function Room
  • WiFi: The Cloud
  • Reservable
  • Good for Groups
  • Serves Coffee
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accepts Debit Cards
  • Accepts NFC

Opening times

Monday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 10:30 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 11:30 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 7606 3504

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Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.

Google rating and reviews

4.3out of 5 on Google, from 865 ratings

  • 5 out of 5Alex Conkletonon Google, December 2023

    Back alley classic London pub hidden in a narrow lane of the City. Superb London street drinking. Dark wood Victorian city pub interior. Excellent larger than it looks, split level drinking hall with plenty of open space, quiet corners and mix of vintage, leather studded, wood framed corner benches and high stools. Wood panelled walls and brilliant wood beamed ceiling. Glass paned and balustrades divide the space creating and open feeling, yet secluded and private corners. Excellent, retained features and layout allow you to imagine pub history from over a hundred years ago. Well balanced…

  • 4 out of 5Neil Harton Google, September 2024

    Packed with an after work crowd of city boys, but the service was quick and good, and my dad, who knows about these things, said it was a great pint of draft ale. It's a great spot down a little City alley, olde on the outside, small inside with a good atmosphere. Lots of people out in the alley way out front. A good stop to get a sense of the old City.

  • 5 out of 5Dan Eppon Google, March 2024

    Louis totally took care of us. We showed up just before they put down food service and he made sure the kitchen got our order in. Cleared off and reserved a table for me and my son so we didn't have to eat at a side bar. The experience was top notch, beer was delightful, food was pub food. Will definitely be back.

  • 4 out of 5Kim O'Brienon Google, August 2024

    Great little find on the surface but food decidedly underwhelming. We both went for the fish finger sandwich. Bread too thick, ‘fish fingers’ weren’t actually fish fingers but slides of breaded fish and cold. Chips also cold. Served drinks at the bar by someone who stayed on her phone while serving us, so all in all not too impressed. On a positive note, lovely oldie worldie pub vibe in a great location.

  • 4 out of 5Naz Aon Google, April 2023

    I had a moment so went here for some food. This is located down a little alleyway. Unfortunately, the grill wasn't working at the time so I couldn't get the burger I was craving. But I must admit that I really enjoyed the salad. The staff were lovely. I arrived at 11.40, by 12.15, it had become very busy. The toilets were clean but quite small.

Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.

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