Pub in London EC1
Sekforde
34 Sekforde Street, London, EC1R 0HAClosest station: Farringdon, about 8 min walk4.4out of 5 on Google, from 470 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Sekforde
Warm, long-running pub featuring a menu of elevated comfort food, plus Sunday roasts.
Formerly a Charrington pub and then a free house and finally in the Young's pub company stable. The pub is built on land belonging to Thomas Sekforde who died in 1588. The Sekfordes came originally from Suffolk and pub maintained its contacts there in Woodbridge with inter-pub visits. The pub is now privately owned and has been redeveloped. It has a traditional feel, with a separate restaurant downstairs and a function room upstairs.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Tables on pavement outside the pub
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: 12-3
- Serves Dinner: 6-9:30
- Restaurant
- Real Ale
- Function Room
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accommodation: 2 Room flat available
- 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 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Independent
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7250 0010
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.4out of 5 on Google, from 470 ratings
4 out of 5Chinese Moonon Google, September 2024
The food was excellent, but the service was cold and unfriendly. Loved the scotch eggs. Fried halloumi and Cajun salmon were fine.
2 out of 5thomas woodbridgeon Google, August 2024
Disappointed on this occasion lack of atmosphere two little waitresses obviously more interested what was on her lap top than serving me Not sure if I am correct but are you allowed to puff away on a vape in a public house when smoking is forbidden 🚫 not sure bout the rules on vapes or maybe law doesn’t apply if your a so called Manager Previous week enjoy a pleasant drink and lunch with my Friend waitress Georgia was very attentive and was pleased and friendly to serve us tried to replicate the experience a week later failed miserably ordered food had half of Guinness then cancelled the…
5 out of 5Kittyon Google, September 2024
The Sekforde is a very unusual place. I could feel the spirit of the past. It is a historic place. Harry, the manager, is very efficient and will go far to make sure you enjoy your time there. Other staff are very polite and smiley. Prices are very reasonable for this area. I love it.
5 out of 5T Underwoodon Google, September 2024
I recommend that you book first, as it can get very busy. You won't be disappointed!! Six of us had the sunday roast. The pork was absolutely delicious, the beef has to be the best I've ever tasted and the Yorkshire puddings are almost 1 foot high!! Honestly, the best roast dinner I've had. Thank you to my friend Keith (who is a regular), for recommending the sekforde. We will definitely be returning. Lovely bar staff, nice decor and delicious food! 5 stars all round ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3 out of 5Xinyi Shuon Google, November 2023
Local pub around the corner, the interior is good, the sausage and mesh is very tasty, chios also very good. But we had to wait nearly 30mins to receive our order, it is busy Saturday night, but not super busy. There is a dirty table next to us that hasn't been cleaned for line 20mins at least. The mayo didn't bring to our table until we nearly finished the food, also the food isn't cheap. £5 for a small bow of chips. To sum up, it is a good local pub, food is tasty, but service is lacking.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.