The beer selection was solid, with a good mix of mainstream favourites and independent brews, plus two stouts and Harvey’s Sussex Best on cask. I opted for a Pravha; my pint was on point, price was about what you’d expect for this part of town. Food-wise, it’s toasties with a choice of ham, cheese, tuna, onion, or tomato fillings.
I visited just before 8pm on a warm and sunny Tuesday evening for an afterwork pint. The pub was quiet inside with a few sat up the back as most punters were stood outside enjoying similarly a post work tipple. The atmosphere was great, the setting made for a very atmospheric spot to enjoy a pint. The service was top drawer, I returned on a separate occasion to take some photos and had a proper good chinwag with the Guv’nor.
Visiting Ye Old White Horse was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. It is also worth noting that this is an independent pub which is a rare find in central London, so no copy and paste offering. There is a good choice of bevvies to choose from, who doesn’t like a toastie and youll be well looked after. The is a lovely little pub and a must visit if you’re in the area.
📅 9th June 2026
#yeoldwhitehorse #holborn #londonpub #lse #pravha
Ye Old White Horse
📍2 St Clement's Ln, London WC2A 2HA
The Ye Old White Horse is tucked away next to the London School of Economics in Holborn. The nearest Tube station is Holborn.
This pub dates back to around 1800 and was one of the few local buildings to survive the great Edwardian slum clearance in Holborn, which took place between 1899 and the early 1920s.
This is a compact and cosy one-bar pub with traditional decor. The servery is located halfway along the left-hand side of the bar. At the front is a high-seating area, while opposite the servery is a beer ledge. At the rear is a raised seating area.
The decor comprises a boarded floor, dark wood panelling with embossed wallpaper above, exposed brickwork at the rear with a dimpled leather banquette beneath it, and a fireplace on the right. Around the walls are a number of Guinness prints, a large mirror, and a framed selection of Tayto packets.
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I came across this Grade II listed boozer on my crawl yesterday. The White Hart was built in 1870, closed in 2020. Outside is a Grade II listed Victorian ventilating pipe to a former public khazi.
#newcross#deadpub
The beer selection is entirely keg, with a line-up of familiar brands. I decided on a Pravha; my pint hit the spot and, pleasingly, cost less than six quid. There is no food served at present.
I arrived at 6:30pm on a warm, sunny Saturday evening in June. The pub was quiet inside, with a few older locals, but the beer garden and the area outside the front of the pub were packed with a younger crowd. The service was good, and the team member who served me was courteous.
The pub hosts a weekly quiz, live music and jazz sessions, and shows sport on TNT.
As I looked around, it was easy to see that this pub would once have been very grand, with lavish Victorian decor. My pint was great and reasonably priced, and it was great to see the pub so well supported by a younger crowd – the lifeblood that will help keep pubs thriving. The Effra Hall Tavern is a lovely backstreet pub, and I enjoyed spending time there.
📅 13th June 2026
#effrahalltavern #brixton #londonpub #sw2
The Effra Hall Tavern
📍38A Kellett Rd, London SW2 1EB
The Effra Hall Tavern is located on a quiet backstreet just south of the centre of Brixton in South London. The nearest Tube station is Brixton.
The pub was built in 1875 as part of the redevelopment of the former Effra Hall estate following the demolition of the old mansion. It takes its name from Effra Hall, a substantial red-brick country house that stood nearby for several centuries.
This handsome three-storey corner pub is traditionally decorated throughout with a minimalist feel. The servery is centrally located, featuring a solid counter and an ornate mirrored back bar. The bar area is generously sized, wrapping around the servery before opening out at the rear, where it leads to a small courtyard beer garden.
The decor consists of a boarded floor, grey walls with dark blue panelling, a mix of traditional and bench seating, and a few black-and-white jazz prints. There are also a few remnants of the pub’s grand past, including the mosaic floor by the entrance, the bar partition, and the Corinthian columns.
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