Pub in London EC4
Olde Cock Tavern
22 Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 1AAClosest station: Temple, about 7 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 1,158 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Olde Cock Tavern
Dating from 1549 (and on this site since 1887) this pub has hosted Pepys, Dickens and Dr Johnson.
Est 1546 over the street, this building dates from 1887 when it was moved to make way for a bank. Ex-Truman, Grand Met, from 1993 S&N Retail, it's was a Spirit pub since 2003 with Taylor Walker brand, now generic Greene King. Exceptionally narrow five-storey building, timber-framed, with a carved wood cock and ground floor frontage that some have attributed to Grinling Gibbons (in which case it must have been moved from the previous building). The interior is long and narrow to rear in a succession of small areas, sympathetically restored in 1990 after a fire. Ceilings of various heights, dark wood panelling, some bare brick, old local photos throughout, side bar with fancy hundi lights above and fancy dark carved wood under the counter, a small mezzanine at the back supported by thick aged wood beams, with a snug underneath. It's claimed that a James I fireplace and Grinling Gibbons mantlepiece also survive from the earlier building. Improved beer range, Four changing guests from the likes of Cottage, Hackney, Nelson, Red Squirrel and Truman. 10 hand pumps with at least 2 Greene King beers and 2 ciders.. Sports and News on the TV (always on). Function rooms upstairs, plus mezzanine and snug. There are 2 shuffle boards on the first floor
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Real Fire
- Sports TV
- Family Friendly
- Games: Shuffle Boards
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Function Room
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi: The Cloud
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- 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 – 7:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Greene King
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7353 8570
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 1,158 ratings
5 out of 5Ash Kon Google, July 2024
Oh, I loved this place! I had my first Eton Mess here...cherries and elderberry sauce, perfect cream, and huge crunchy bites of meringue! I was in HEAVEN! Fantastic location. Gorgeous facade and such a charming place inside! We were across from the bar in a cozy corner. Chatted with a lovely bunch of chaps next table. A must visit next time I'm in London!
5 out of 5James Grayon Google, August 2024
The food here is amazing! I ordered the mix grill and with a generous portion size, was very satisfied. There was a bit of a wait as allergies were involved but Caroline was very assuring that the kitchen staff were there to take every precaution, plus the views outside made the wait enjoyable. This would definitely be our local if we were from here, one very happy tourist! Thank you, Caroline!
4 out of 5Marie Claude L.on Google, October 2024
Love the ambiance. Food was great. Most of the staff was nice. Felt that one waitress was a bit rude for no reason, maybe she had a bad day. Otherwise everything was good.
5 out of 5Stephanie Robertsonon Google, June 2024
Eight years ago, my husband and I discovered this place and loved the food. This time, we brought our children, and they enjoyed it just as much as we did. The service was alright; the staff was friendly but very busy. I had a meat pie, which was very flavorful with a flaky pastry. The chips were not too greasy and well-seasoned. Overall, it was a pleasant experience for the whole family.
5 out of 5Jack Tuiteon Google, September 2024
We came from Birmingham to see some of the oldest and finest pubs in London/ UK and here we are having the time of our lives due to being looked after by the good staff at ye olde cock tavern. Staff invited us in gave us a tour of the place and made us feel like we belonged here, due to being a weekday it’s quiet enough to enjoy a pint with your thought or chat to the more than friendly faces behind the bar, big shout out to nick and Wes for looking after us! Love the gaff !
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.