This is the third part of my walk following the route of city of london pubs. Known for originally built as a victorian gin palace, the viaduct tavern is said to have been built on the site of a. The viaduct tavern london all you need to know before you. Nearest tube underground station to viaduct tavern. It was built in 1865 and the interior was remodeled in 18981900 by arthur dixon. It exists as the last remaining example of a true gin palace within the city of london.
The viaduct tavern is located at holborn viaduct, near smithfields market. The viaduct tavern newgate street, city of london menu view the menu for the viaduct tavern london on zomato for delivery, dineout or takeaway, the viaduct tavern menu and prices. Viaduct tavern this pub was editorially chosen for inclusion by londonist. The pub itself really hasnt seen too much crazy things, however the prison cells below have.
The viaduct tavern is a proper good pub found in the heart of the city near st. Named, of course, after holborn viaductthe pub is a splendid example of victorian design. Victorian pub built at about the same time as the holborn viaduct, the iron road bridge that crosses the valley of the old fleet river. Apr 28, 2020 friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the viaduct tavern with free wifi. The viaduct tavern pub in holborn viaduct, ec1, london central, ec1a 7aa.
The viaduct tavern fullers pub and restaurant in newgate. Richards and curl were delighted by this pub in 1973. Across the street from such salubrious confines is the elegant viaduct tavern. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. It is on the campaign for real ales national inventory of historic pub interiors. The viaduct tavern in kidderminster is a traditional style pub with community at its heart. Next to, named after, and of a piece with holborn viaduct, this gorgeous corner pub is rightly famous.
For halloween, i thought that i would showcase londons most haunted pub, the viaduct tavern. Jul 03, 2012 back earlier on in the year, my other half and i had the pleasure of visiting the viaduct tavern, opposite the old bailey in london we had looked online and time and time again the viaduct had popped up as one of the most haunted pubs in london. To visit the viaduct tavern and other attractions in london, use our london trip itinerary tool. Were right in the heart of london, near st pauls, surrounded by some its most historic landmarks. The viaduct tavern menu, menu for the viaduct tavern, city.
Jun 18, 2014 posts about viaduct tavern written by darkest london. Designed specifically for travelers with limited time in london, this tour allows you to check off a range of southern englands historical attractions in just one day by eliminating the hassle of traveling between each one independently. We are a traditional gin palace with an ever increasing variety of gins. On halloween 2015 i meet my girlfriend now wife at the train station in london city. Viaduct tavern, 619 chester road south, kidderminster, dy10 1xl. The viaduct tavern, haunted london pub jenikyas blog. Viaduct taverns haunted cells chill the blood spooky isles. This is a very old and haunted area of london, and three halloweens ago, i took a ghostwalking tour that focused on this area. Viaduct tavern is one of londons most haunted pubs. By continuing to use our website you agree to the use of cookies. Uh uh london looks like shes driving to the hotel wait hes not ha im talking about that yeah that being said when we force that was a cold one, okay off to the races jean was popular among poor londoners due to the fact that legislation in the 19 century cost gym to be cheaper than beer in palaces were designed to be is opulent, as could be with rose and gold details.
It was built in 1865 and the interior was remodeled in 18981900 by. For halloween, i thought that i would showcase london s most haunted pub, the viaduct tavern. Club quarters st pauls hotel london hotels midrange chain hotel from. Built in 18745 and named after nearby holborn viaduct which had been constructed in 18639. The viaduct tavern where to drink in london departures. Ghosts of the haunted greenwich foot tunnel, london. Visit the viaduct tavern, london for night life activities. The viaduct tavern, newgate street, city of london, london. Viaduct tavern, 126 newgate street, st bartholomew ec1. The 19th century was the great age of pub building in britain. Visit the viaduct tavern on your trip to london or united. Reserve a table at viaduct tavern, london on tripadvisor.
Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Known for originally built as a victorian gin palace, the viaduct tavern is said to have been built on the site of a debtors jail affiliated to newgate prison. Dec 19, 2018 reserve a table at viaduct tavern, london on tripadvisor. A new genre of pub, the gin palace, emerged in the 1820s, full of mirrors, gas lighting, and boudoirs within boudoirs. Victorian pub are the cells for holding the rogues of the day.
There are still a number of cells visible in the cellar. One that has stood the test of time and remained true to its sinister history. These creepy stories about a haunted tavern in london will. Liberation through photography exhibitions until 17th may 2020. She was wearing a long black wig to surprise me and as it was halloween she fitted right in. You will be welcomed with tasty food and cold beer. Hidden cells of newgate prison london, england atlas obscura. Guest writer alison topp describes a spooky visit there. Bringing together over 300 works by more than 50 pioneering international artists, the barbican surveys the representation of masculinity across. We made our way along the darks street until we came to the corner the viaduct tavern sat on. An original ginpalace, the viaduct tavern still has a gin booth where customers would buy tokens to pay for their drinks, so avoiding the need to trust the staff with money. The viaduct tavern is built upon the site of the giltspur street compter, a sheriffs prison demolished in 1855.
All public house, restaurants, bars etc closed for the forseeable future from 20th march 2020, but this is a pub history site. Find out whats popular at viaduct tavern in london, greater london in realtime and see activity. The viaduct tavern is a grade ii listed public house at 126 newgate street, holborn, london. The viaduct tavern is a beautiful pub adorning the heart of london since 1869. View the current menus available at viaduct tavern. Viaduct tavern bar in london, england travel guide tripwolf. Both the bar and lounge area make our warm and friendly pub the perfect setting for catching up with friends or family. The viaduct tavern london 2020 all you need to know. Ryan and shane investigate viaduct tavern in london. In the london encyclopedia entry for newgate prison they even use precisely the same illustration that i did to show the viaduct tavern and newgate were both standing at the same time, page 585 for those of you who wish to check. It has a very rich and colorful but also a creepy history behind it. Buzzfeed unsolved londons haunted viaduct tavern facebook. Barbican centre 9 minutes walk from viaduct tavern.
Viaduct tavern 619 chester road, dy10 1xl kidderminster rated 3. Viaduct tavern london nearby hotels, shops and restaurants. Hidden cells of newgate prison london, england atlas. Book your tickets online for the viaduct tavern, london. The tavern drew diverse crowds that included the working class, lawyers, government officials, and even criminals, due to nearby prisons and the proximity to the old bailey and newgate prison. Deep beneath the earth of east london, passing directly under the river thames is a purposeful, yet creepy underground walkway. The viaduct tavern first opened in 1869 as a gin palace and occupies the site of a former jail. Anyone wanting a side of history with their burger and beer will be excited by the prospect of visiting a site with such an eclectic past. The prices are sensible, the rooms are simply and attractively decorated, theres a decent little bistro. And here is a typical entry from one of the plethora of hidden. Found out about it while taking an evening ghost walk tour of london, where it was mentioned as being a haunted location where prisoners soon to be executed would end up waiting for their. The viaduct tavern, ec1 fullers pub and restaurant london.
If you would like to know more about our cookies please view our cookie policy. The greenwich foot tunnel connects greenwich to the isle of dogs with an underground walking trail that spans 370 meters in length and is rumored to be one the most haunted places in london. The bar is now a single space but would have been divided into a series of partitions as one can read from the sets of double doors. As the pub name suggests, the viaduct tavern is named after the nearby holborn viaduct, both the pub and viaduct were opened by queen victoria in 1869. The viaduct tavern london all you need to know before. This is a fullblown corner pub, built on a curve, with glazed ground floor.
These creepy stories about a haunted tavern in london will keep you up at night. Unless you hire a car, visiting stonehenge, bath, and windsor castle in one day is next to impossible. Nearest tube underground station to viaduct tavern, city. Back earlier on in the year, my other half and i had the pleasure of visiting the viaduct tavern, opposite the old bailey in london.