Old King's Head, Shoreditch  rated3 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Shoreditch

address:

28 Holywell Row, EC2A 4JB

phone:

020 7246 0658

nearest stations:

Shoreditch High Street (opens 2010) London Overground station
(270m) - zone 2

Old Street London Underground stationRailway station
(530m) - zone 1

Liverpool Street London Underground stationRailway station
(680m) - zone 1

Moorgate London Underground stationRailway station
(810m) - zone 1

Aldgate East London Underground station
(1Km) - zone 1

how to find it:

Leave Liverpool Street station at the Broadgate end (not Bishopsgate) and turn right at the large steel sculpture. Go up the steps past the ice rink and walk through to Sun Street. Cross Sun St. and walk through the pedestrianised area (now Crown Place) along Clifton St., across Worship St., through the tiny square where there is usually a load of bikes and scooter, and take the right fork down Holywell Row and the pub is at the other end at the junction with Scrutton St.

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nearby attraction(s):

Spitalfields Market (570m)

Brick Lane (750m)

Petticoat Lane Market (860m)

picture of Old Kings HeadDespite the fact it's surrounded by designers and other trendy types, this is very much a locals' pub. If you fancy a pint without the crowds and don't mind a few stares, it does the job. Pretty average when it comes to the victuals, though the big screen and the dartboard keep the regulars happy.

reviewed:
24/03/2006
reviewed by pubdog

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