Pub in London E1
White Swan
21 Alie Street, London, E1 8DAClosest station: Aldgate East, about 3 min walk4.4out of 5 on Google, from 284 ratings
Details last checked January 2025. Things may have changed since.
About White Swan
Traditional City drinking spot with wood-panelling, Kent cask ale and English pub food.
Comfortable pub built on the site of the Half Moon Theatre on the fringe of the City, which can get busy during lunchtimes and early evenings. One bar serves two areas, the smaller of which, the original pub, was extended into the next door building in recent years. There is also a small room upstairs used mainly for dining and private functions. Grade II listed building with wood fronted bar and half wood wall panelling. Display of old photographs and news sheet editions.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Quiet
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Real Ale
- Function Room: Upstairs
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- 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 – 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
As listed in January 2025. 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 7702 0448
Google rating and reviews
4.4out of 5 on Google, from 284 ratings
5 out of 5Tommy Nyon Google, October 2023
We lovely traditional pub tucked away from the main road. Tried the Neck Oil session IPA, very nice beer and cheerful service.The price was 7.10£ for a pint, don’t know is it expensive or not. The place worth a visit.
5 out of 5Douglas Stewarton Google, December 2024
A lovely gem of a pub, full of lovely old bar memorabilia. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Lewis thanks for the advice on whisky for Christmas presents.
4 out of 5Rory Creraron Google, June 2024
Nice little cosy pub in east end of London. Good selection of beers and crisps
5 out of 5Izzie Pesketton Google, August 2024
First time here (and I live in London!). Staff were really great and super attentive especially when a less than nice person came in and started chatting to us. Great playlist too! Good work guys!
4 out of 5Thomas Müthing (theviolinproject.de)on Google, February 2023
Nice little community boozer tugged away in a small street near Aldgate East tube station. Very traditional décor, very typical place for a late beer. Pub grub and snacks are also provided. Very comfortable seating inside this smallish place, friendly and competent staff. Good alternative to some of the "yuppie" bars in the area, reasonable prices (for London). Three cask ales plus a variety of keg taps.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in January 2025. See the latest on Google Maps.