Pub in London EC1
Whitecross Tap
142 Whitecross Street, London, EC1Y 8QJClosest station: Old Street, about 8 min walk4.5out of 5 on Google, from 468 ratings
Details last checked January 2025. Things may have changed since.
About Whitecross Tap
Reopened as The Whitecross Tap following refurbishment in November 2018. Lots of screens to watch sports and pizzas on offer.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Sports TV
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- 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 – 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 7:00 PM
As listed in January 2025. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Stonegate
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7490 2582
Google rating and reviews
4.5out of 5 on Google, from 468 ratings
5 out of 5James Leeon Google, January 2025
Carl, Tom and the team are amazing! From the moment you walk in to the pub, there is a welcoming aura. Having now been there a few times, I very much feel at home. I also hired the venue recently for a family party. Not a bad word to say! Get yourself down there. Pizza are top-notch too!
5 out of 5Kristin Kon Google, November 2023
The Whitecross Tap is situated on a lovely street with street art and other restaurants. It’s a wee bit off the beaten path from the place most tourists end up, which is frankly a good thing. The interior is comfortable and the service was friendly and helpful. My friend and I were happy to catch a football game on the telly and enjoy some pizza and a pint. The pizza was better than average for what you might expect at a pub. It was tasty and no frills. I think the pizza dough could stand to be improved, but still a solid 4/5 stars. It came with its own cutter which was as novelty. I kind…
5 out of 5Scott Badhamon Google, August 2024
I have been to this place a few times now for a bottomless brunch which is highly recommended. The staff agreed the owners are amazing very friendly and very warm and very welcoming. Definitely put this on the bucket list to do
5 out of 5Mandon Google, January 2025
Cosy, comfy pub. Staff are amazing. The bar manager was so friendly and helpful. Their Pizzas are really good too. Highly recommend
4 out of 5Alex Conkletonon Google, November 2023
Bright, colourful & confident in style identity. It's right on the edge of too new for me but I was drawn in by the confidence in the moder character & I found a new age classic pub for this generation. Clean, shiny parquet floor, large open space across a well proportioned bar. There's a new heritage blend from the vintage windows to the wood panelled feature wall adorned with bright, colourful drinkbalia. Knowledgeable, patient service of a good range of craft & tap. A good variety of seating includes cushioned high beaches & fresh deep leather sofa. Large screens of sports, well balanced…
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in January 2025. See the latest on Google Maps.