Pub in London SE1
Ring
72 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8HAClosest station: Southwark, about 1 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 1,663 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Ring
Pub with a contemporary refit, walls adorned with boxing pictures & a classic Thai food menu.
One bar corner pub named after a famous boxing arena that stood across the road from 1910 until destroyed by bombs in WW2. Pictures of the rich, local boxing history adorn the walls, including one of a former professional boxer, Neville Axford, who ran the pub until 2001. Major sporting events on terrestrial TV and boxing bouts on YouTube are shown. Four handpumps dispense cask ales and 14 keg taps include beers from London micro-breweries. Additional seating outdoors under awnings on the pavement/patio on both sides at the front. Thai food served lunchtimes from a curry shack outside and lunchtimes and evenings inside. Children welcome up to 9.30 pm (earlier Thursday to Saturday when crowded). Card payment only.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Benches on pavement/patio under awnings
- Sports TV: Major events on terrestrial TV and boxing bouts on YouTube
- Family Friendly: Children welcome until 9pm
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Disabled Access: Ramp for front doorstep but no access to toilets
- WiFi
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: Outside at front
- 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 – 1:00 AM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7620 0811
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 1,663 ratings
4 out of 5Pierre-Philippe Ravieron Google, September 2024
Pretty good pub with a special atmosphere centered around the idea of a boxing Ring. We went there in September 2023. The food was fine, pub-like, but also Thai food as well - this is fairly original and a good idea. Nice beer selection. Great location.
4 out of 5dj impulseon Google, June 2024
Walked past a few times on our way back to the hotel, and decided to look it up. It said they serve Thai food, but this is NOT your average Thai food restaurant! Grab a beer, and order some food, you won’t be disappointed!
5 out of 5Mark Milleron Google, October 2024
Busy corner pub opposite Southwark tube station. They server food and have a Thia menu but I didn't try it on this occasion. Boxing themed pub with lots of photos and memorabilia on the walls and a large screen TV showing classic fights.
5 out of 5Peter Lon Google, November 2023
Cheerful pub which celebrates the boxing history of the area. They’ve been boxing around here since Roman times, as evidenced by Palestra House across the road. This pub is quite small but punches above its weight in hospitality, food, amenities and quality and choice of drinks. They have a great range of beers on tap and some amazing whiskey and whisky.
5 out of 5Fionaon Google, June 2024
Chill pub with Thai food - one of my fav place for khao soi in London
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.