Pub in London EC4
Olde Cheshire Cheese
145 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2BUClosest station: City Thameslink, about 5 min walk4.5out of 5 on Google, from 5,744 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Olde Cheshire Cheese
Historic gathering place doling out carefully sourced pub grub, wine & draught beer.
This pub, rebuilt shortly after the Great Fire of London, is located down a narrow alley off Fleet Street. Its famous alleyway side entrance is in Wine Office Court. Atmospheric front bar (which boasts a roaring fire in winter) but many other drinking areas, both old and recent, on three levels. It has many alleged associations with London characters of the past and is a much promoted tourist destination in its own right.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Real Fire
- Quiet
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant
- Real Ale
- Real Heritage Pub
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Separate Bar
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 8:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Samuel Smith
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7353 6170
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.5out of 5 on Google, from 5,744 ratings
4 out of 5Ivon Robsonon Google, October 2024
This old pub has waited 355 years but I finally showed up. To think of the people through the ages who have had a pint here. If you didn't know the history you would probably give a miss. I enjoy dark historical pubs with a bit of flavour.
5 out of 5Steven Chengon Google, August 2024
We visited this pub by booking a small group for London Historical pub tour via Viator! Our guide Shadow was wonderful and knowledgeable about this bar and make sure you go down to the lower level of the pub to see the 13 century under ground pub! We ordered just one beer (Dr Johnson Lager)for my wife and I to enjoy, which we liked very much!
5 out of 5Miriam Isaacon Google, September 2024
If you’re from America and think your country has some old spots, wait until you visit this pub in London, originally built in 1667! Actually, the original structure predates that, but it was rebuilt after the Great Fire of London, and it’s been standing strong for 355 years. This place has been frequented by notable figures like Mark Twain and others. I highly recommend visiting—it’s truly amazing. Whether it’s a weekday or a chill Friday, this pub has an atmosphere that’s hard to put into words. Sitting in the cellar with a beer, surrounded by centuries of history, is a surreal experience…
4 out of 5Mark Milleron Google, October 2024
Really old pub, very low celling and stairwells which adds the atmosphere. Stepping back in time this place has a lot to offer, downstairs is worth a visit and got can feel the history of the place. It's a Samuel Smith pub and only servers thier drinks.
4 out of 5Alexander Zvonovon Google, August 2024
I visited the pub on Thursday. Ordered fish and chips and cheese. It wasn’t crowded at all. Beer was great. Waiter was rly friendly but service took longer than I expected. Fish and chips was huge and tasty. At some point I noticed they forgot to bring me my cheese. I asked a receipt and had waited for it half an hour. There’s definitely some space for improvement around service promptness
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.