Fuller's Pubs Are Rich With History
Fans of Fuller’s will know that we’ve been brewing besides the Thames since 1845. It’s no surprise that a number of our pubs have seen their fair share of history, too.
The Star Tavern, in Belgravia, has been playing host to a number of stellar thespians since its doors opened in the 1800s.
More recently, the drama came to life as the Great Train Robbery of 1963 was purportedly planned from our very own upstairs lounge.
Elsewhere, the Lamb and Flag is also steeped in tradition. Situated down one of Covent Garden’s characteristic alleyways, the Lamb and Flag has served some of London’s literary greats, including Dickens himself.
17th century poet John Dryden was also a regular, so much so that we named our upstairs room in his honour.
If you’re lucky enough to find Ye Olde Mitre Tavern, in Holborn, then you’re in good company – Queen Elizabeth I is rumoured to have frequented the incredibly traditional venue.
The pub standing there today was built in the 1770s, and has even featured as a backdrop to Hollywood films like Snatch and The Deep Blue Sea.
If you’ve been to The Viaduct, consider yourself lucky to have been on your own terms. Prisoners from the old Newgate Prison are rumoured to have been held in our beer cellars, back when they were cells.
The Viaduct is one of London’s last surviving old gin palaces, but now serves a wide range of our delicious craft beers and ales.
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