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#1 of 40 best pubs · #42 of 79 for Guinness in London · Spitalfields · E1 5LJ
Best for an old East End boozer that hasn't changed, piano and pub cat included. It's #1 on our best pubs in London.
Cosy, unchanged East End boozer with a piano and a pavement terrace. One Redditor recommends it for Guinness, though real ale gets more mentions.
Food · Dogs welcome
“Lined in red velvet and showcasing one the greatest pub carpets of the last 50 years, the Pride of Spitalfields is a prime example of what makes the trad…”
Time Out (#9) ↗
“With its net curtains, wood-burning stove, patterned carpet and uninterested cat, it’s a glimpse into an East End essentially lost – it’s also a friendly, quirky place to escape the…”
Condé Nast Traveller ↗
“It’s a carpeted bungalow-type space that has no interest in changing—unlike much of the area around it.”
The Infatuation ↗
“This simple, traditional spot is a proper “classic battle cruiser”.”
Sunny in London (#12) ↗
“The Pride of Spitalfields is a lovely old independent pub with cheap prices in central London plus they have a piano for jaunty evenings…”
The Handbook ↗
“Pride of Spitalfields, which is an excellent example of a traditional London pub.”
r/LondonFood ↗
“Pride of Spitalfields is probably as authentic and old school as you can get.”
r/LondonTravel ↗
Also named by The Telegraph's best UK pubs 2026.
Typical crowd by hour from Google's busy times. Darker means busier.